Vice President, Operations

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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

About The Opportunity

The Vice President of Corrugated Operations is a senior executive responsible for the end-to-end performance of the company’s corrugated packaging network, including manufacturing, converting, supply chain, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across multiple plants. This role leads a large, multi-site operating network of corrugated and sheet plans, driving operational excellence, margin expansion, customer satisfaction, and long-term scalability in support of a $1.8B integrated packaging and fulfillment platform.

Essential job functions

US Operations Leadership

• Lead and optimize approximately 13 corrugated and converting facilities across the US.
• Own operational strategy aligned to growth, capacity planning, automation, and footprint optimization. Drive consistent performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity metrics.

Financial Performance

• Accountability for operating budgets, capital planning, labor productivity, and cost of conversion performance.
• Identify and deliver cost-reduction initiatives through yield improvement, waste reduction, labor efficiency, and sourcing optimization.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain on forecasting, ROI analysis, and long-range planning.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all corrugated operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal quality standards. Lead quality systems to consistently meet or exceed customer specifications and service-level agreements.

Commercial & Customer Partnership

• Collaborate with Commercial team to support complex customer programs, new product introductions, and operational stability and scalability.
• Serve as executive sponsor for key corrugated customers, resolving escalations and strengthening long-term partnerships.
• Balance customer customization with operational standardization and efficiency.

Talent & Leadership Development

• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team across the network.
• Develop succession pipelines and elevate operational leadership capability.
• Partner with HR to develop talent planning and workforce strategies.

Continuous Improvement

• Embed Lean and Six Sigma disciplines to drive continuous improvement and standard work.
• Lead digital and automation initiatives. Drive cultural change focused on accountability and operational rigor.

Qualifications & Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience with deep corrugated manufacturing expertise.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site manufacturing network, preferrable corrugated packaging.
• Experience in custom or make-to-order manufacturing environments, preferably in corrugated, packaging, or CPG.
• Strong understanding of SIOP, lean practices, and SAP ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven change leader with strong communication and executive presence.

knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of vertically integrated corrugated packaging and display.
• Strong working knowledge of SIOP processes and their role in aligning commercial, operational, and financial plans.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP, MRP, and planning systems.

Skills:

• Strategic planning and operational execution in corrugated packaging and display.
• Leadership and team development across large, multi-site manufacturing network.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Communication and presentation skills to drive alignment across executive and operational levels.
• Project management and change leadership for system and process transformations.

Abilities:

• Ability to lead a large, integrated operations team through both daily execution and long-term transformation.
• Ability to architect and execute a process to stabilize output and improve service reliability.
• Ability to adapt supply chain strategies to dynamic customer demands, constrained capacity, and evolving market conditions.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration

Summary version:

• Strategic thinker with operational depth and strong execution bias
• Adept at navigating complexity and variability in supply and demand
• Collaborative, analytical, and action-oriented
• Passionate about building processes, systems, and people from the ground up
• Analytical and systems-oriented; comfortable with data-driven decision-making
• Ability to lead cross-functional transformation and continuous improvement
• Strong communicator who can align teams around shared goals
• Resilient and adaptive in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment

Physical requirements and work environment

• Primarily works in an office environment.
• Frequent travel required.
• Occasional lifting to 25 lbs.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. 

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. 

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. 

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.