Operations Excellence Manager, Plant Deputy — Roanoke, VA

Trivium Packaging•Roanoke, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Own the Outcome: Safety, Quality, Cost Step into a pivotal leadership role at our Roanoke, VA plant. As the Operations Excellence Manager and plant deputy, you will steer manufacturing performance, process improvement, and quality while directly influencing the P&L. Your mandate: drive efficiency, reduce spoilage, optimize labor absorption, and deliver on strategic customer initiatives and projects—safely and reliably. Mission and Impact We’re looking for a leader who balances immediate execution with long-term capability building. You’ll architect systems for zero-harm safety, build disciplined routines around SPC and problem solving, and empower teams to deliver high-quality products on time. You’ll coordinate resources and communication so operations run smoothly—24/7 when required—without compromising standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or demonstrated success in progressive leadership within the packaging industry.
5+ years of management experience in high-volume manufacturing.
Proven track record implementing manufacturing improvement methods.
Experience leading within a self-directed workforce model.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer interface for quality and service performance.
Design and implement CI projects targeting spoilage, labor utilization, safety, and efficiency.
Coach and support production teams to achieve quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Ensure teams have the tools, data, and procedures to operate safely; implement changes to reduce hazards to zero.
Review, approve, and act on operational reports and requests to protect cost and quality.
Lead quality initiatives, including SPC; identify and resolve quality issues quickly and thoroughly.
Maintain strong internal and external communications to ensure uninterrupted operations, 24 hours a day when needed.
Manage costs rigorously, including overtime controls and labor absorption management.
Partner with the Plant Manager & Human Resources on personnel issues and employee relations.
Develop training and safety programs that enable continuous improvement and performance excellence.
Foster accountability and a problem-solving culture across production teams.
Coordinate with production planning on scheduling and staffing to meet demand.
Collaborate with corporate functions on planning, and support strategic customer projects.
Hire, lead, and develop plant personnel; build a pipeline for future leadership roles.
Contribute to additional initiatives and projects as assigned.