Director of Operations

Job Title: Director of Operations

Location: Mt.

Olive, IL

Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000, depending on experience.

We also offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, which your recruiter will be happy to discuss with you in more detail.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated Packaging division is seeking a transformative leader to join us as the Director of Operations at our Mt.

Olive, Illinois box facility.

In this pivotal role, you'll champion safety, operational excellence, and team development in a fast-paced, innovative-driven manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of over 130 employees, including a talented leadership team, as we build on a foundation for mutual success and continuous improvement.

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific's Mt.

Olive facility, great teams achieve exceptional results through best-in-class customer service.

Supported by a skilled workforce, you'll have the autonomy to innovate and deliver long-term value.

As a leader, you'll champion our Principle-Based Management® philosophy, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role is for a collaborative leader eager to make meaningful contributions.

Our team, a mix of new talent and seasoned professionals, thrives on excellence and collaboration.

We're seeking a leader to further strengthen our culture and elevate our team's success.

What You Will Do In Your Role



* Build and develop a world-class team while strengthening and advancing our PBM culture to positively impact our community, customers, and employees.


* Cultivate a safety-first environment to ensure an injury-free workplace.


* Champion new technologies and drive advancements in manufacturing processes to support sustainable business growth.


* Develop and execute operational strategies that align with both short- and long-term business objectives.


* Oversee the P&L to ensure profitable operations while delivering outstanding value to customers and stakeholders.


* Mentor and grow your leadership team, preparing them for future opportunities and expanding their impact across the business.


* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize systems, processes, and performance.


* Approach challenges with agility, prioritizing critical actions to achieve and exceed operational goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational setting.

Experience in paper or corrugated box manufacturing is a plus but not required.


* Proven ability to execute continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.


* Demonstrated success in developing and mentoring talent to advance within the organization.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Leadership experience in a corrugated box facility, integrated experience, is a plus.


* Familiarity in managing profit and ...