Operations Director

Aptar Group•Midland, MI

35d•$150,000 - $206,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations is responsible for the total operational performance of the manufacturing activities within the Aptar Midland site. Key strategic areas of focus include Operational Performance & Excellence, Quality Management Systems, Supply Chain Scheduling Alignment, Total Maintenance Strategy, EHS compliance, and Continuous Improvement. Success in this role requires strong alignment with the Global EFC team, Supply Chain, Finance, RPD, and Engineering teams to ensure effective cross‑functional collaboration and direction setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related Technical Field. Alternatively, 10 years of direct manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
Over 10 years of total manufacturing experience, with a proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change.
Demonstrated job history of increasing responsibility to manage multiple teams and functions.
Must possess a strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with manufacturing in a high volume/high mix environment.
Working knowledge of quality best practices as well as SQF and GMP procedures.
Very comfortable working with and interpreting data to solve problems and drive operational improvements.
Ability to communicate, influence and engage across a matrix organization and with global direct/indirect reports and peers.
Excellent team building and influencing skills with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Development, HR, Quality, Sales & Finance.
Must have a curious mindset and be always ready to challenge the status quo in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Motivates and inspires others, strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse areas of expertise.
High performance & customer orientation in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and financial results. Understands and leverages linkage between operational performance and financial results.
Strong communication and command skills and the ability to effectively interface as a key member of the Senior Leadership team.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with Six Sigma training and/or proven ability to implement Lean Principles.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy an operational strategy that aligns site‑level resources, production outputs, and spending plans within the Production Credit budget. Includes the formalization and implementation of the Autonomous Production Unit (APU) structure.
Establish and lead continuous improvement framework that drives efficiency, standardization, and best-practice sharing.
Ensure adherence to a harmonized Quality Management System that supports product integrity, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee the use, accuracy, and auditability of MES data to meet corporate reporting requirements and drive effective, real‑time decision making at the plant level.
Champion digitalization initiatives by deploying processes, tools, and best practices aligned with Midland’s 2026 flagship strategy for SPC, TPM, automation, and OE systems.
Collaborate with Global EFC Supply Chain to optimize planning, scheduling, material flow, and service levels across all manufacturing locations.
Ensure manufacturing operations maintain compliance with Aptar EHS standards and sustain a strong safety culture.
Build organizational capability by defining competency expectations while developing talent pipelines.

Benefits

An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
Contribute to the communities where we reside.
401k & Retirement Savings plan
vacation
medical
dental
vision
life
disability
pet insurance
wellness plan
generous paid maternity/paternity leave
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
company-paid holidays