Director of Manufacturing (Full-Time) Watertown, WI

Wis-Pak, Inc.
paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Watertown
860 West St (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2025
ABOUT US Wis-Pak is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Bubbl'r, and other popular beverage brands. We are one of the largest independent bottler cooperatives in the Pepsi system with production facilities throughout the Midwest. We are a billion-dollar organization on the cusp of innovative growth. We are seeking a take-charge leader with proven manufacturing operations experience to work onsite as a Director of Manufacturing at our Watertown, WI location. ABOUT YOU Ambassador for safety, quality, the employee, and the customer Self-starter with passion for the job, and demonstrate a high degree of creativity and innovation Humble leader focused on 'finding right' rather than 'being right' Able to work collaboratively and effectively with all levels of employees, management, vendors, and customers Able to demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, communication, and planning skills, and the ability to effectively supervise and / or influence others as needed Ability to make timely decisions based on the data available WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Support the development and implementation of standardized EHS programs and processes to drive a safety-first culture Support the development and implementation of standardized Food Safety and Quality programs and processes. Foster and support the Wis-Pak Mission, Culture and Values Track overall performance for each of the manufacturing facilities and deliver remedy plans as required Standardize activities across the manufacturing network to reduce variation in supply levels to the customers Drive automation and improvement initiates to reduce and optimize conversion costs without detriment to safety, quality, or service level Facilitate and promote the use of automated data capture to drive quick data driven decisions Cascade learning across the manufacturing network Sponsor and lead key projects through the OBEYA and HOSHIN processes Collaboratively develop performance goals and objectives for Facility Managers Develop longer term plans (2-5 years) for future packages and production capacity to support the trends of the business as they change Collaborate with Human Resources in the areas of talent, performance management and succession planning Support excellent communication between the facilities, functional directors and the central departments to solve problems and ensure smooth operations Provide input into the development of the annual capital plan and long-range capital plan Support Facility Managers to develop an annual plant operating budget Provide routine performance reports and action plans for monthly OBEYA and BOD meetings WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE Minimum of 8 years plant management experience Minimum of 3 years multi-site experience Experience in a high pace manufacturing environment A Bachelor of Business/Engineering degree or similar Ability to travel to multiple sites in central USA WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary and bonus potential Comprehensive health benefits Generous PTO and paid holidays 401(k) with company match Profit-sharing plan A people-centric, collaborative, and performance-focused work culture If you're ready to step into a Director level role and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us lead Wis-Pak to new heights. DISCLAIMER The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request. Wis-Pak is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.