Director of Operations jobs in United States
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Koch · 6 hours ago

Director of Operations

Koch is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, and paper-based packaging. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead their box plant in Bradford, PA, overseeing a talented workforce and driving safety, operational excellence, and reliability.

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Responsibilities

Apply Principle-Based Management® to drive innovation and long-term value
Collaborate with local and regional leaders to meet business goals
Foster an engaged workforce and drive accountability throughout the organization
Lead plant operations with a relentless focus on safety, reliability, and quality
Use Lean tools and data to optimize productivity and reduce waste
Drive adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance
Develop a team-oriented culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Mentor and grow your leadership team into future promotable roles
Foster an environment where employees are respected, empowered, and proud of their work

Qualification

Operational excellenceLean methodologiesLeadership experienceContinuous improvementEngineering degreeTeam developmentCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of hands-on leadership experience in corrugated or paper converting manufacturing
Directed teams in a high-volume, safety-driven operation, consistently meeting output and safety performance goals
Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in performance, cost, and reliability metrics
Communicated strategic goals clearly across departments, ensuring consistent understanding and execution of plant priorities

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field
Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$958.57M
2025-03-03Undisclosed· $183.97M
2024-03-08Undisclosed· $76.95M
2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M

Leadership Team

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Charles Koch
Chairman of the Board & CEO
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James Hannan
President and Chief Operating Officer of Koch
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