About Pearson Packaging System

Grow alongside Pearson, as we disrupt the packaging industry with innovative ways of solving our customers’ automation needs. Challenge the status quo, apply new ways of thinking and help us dominate the secondary packaging automation market.

With our portfolio of case erectors, robotic top-loaders, sealers and robotic palletizers, Pearson Packaging Systems helps a diverse set of high-volume manufacturers and distributors in the food, beverage, personal care, household and industrial chemical, pharma and distribution industries overcome labor cost and supply, safety, quality and throughput challenges. Since our inception, nearly 70 years ago we have deployed over 23,000 machines.

To be able to deliver on our promise to our customers, maintain our values of integrity, service, and continuous improvement, and sustain growth rates above industry expectations, we look for people who care – care to make a difference and go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations, both internally and externally.

Position Available: VP of Manufacturing Operations

Your role with us:

As the VP of Manufacturing Operations for Pearson Packaging Systems, you will be a key leader in our organization, overseeing the manufacturing processes of our secondary packaging machines. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the efficient assembly, checkout, and quality testing of our custom-designed machines. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to drive operational excellence.

Does this sound like you?

• You are a strategic leader who drives operational excellence. You understand how your role aligns with the companies’ goals and objectives to deliver projects to our customers on time and under budget. You enjoy collaborating with other executive team members to share the long-term vision for the manufacturing operations department as much as you enjoy walking the assembly floor and supporting your staff to ensure timely and accurate production to meet customer needs.
• You know how to manage with and through change. You are ready to understand what we do and how we might do it better with an eye for optimizing using lean manufacturing principles you are focused on the correct KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. You motivate your team to pursue a culture of excellence and a passion for winning.
• You believe safety and quality are important to culture and outcomes. While driving toward efficiency and on-time, on-budget delivery, you never lose sight of the importance of the quality of our product or the safety of our employees. You know how to implement inspection and testing protocols to ensure our product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations. You align with our aggressive safety goals and are able to implement and oversee comprehensive safety policies, training programs and continuous-improvement measures to ensure the well-being of all team members.
• You work well under pressure. All of this and the ability to budget and report to the executive suite on monitoring and controlling costs? You found the right role! Your focus on keeping spending within budget limits through the development and monitoring of financial KPIs relevant to production puts you and us on the path to success.

How you will contribute to our growth:

• Your expertise in production processes and methodologies relevant to the manufacturing environment equips you to create detailed production plans and schedules that effectively meet demand. Your familiarity with our machinery, tools and technologies complements your technical knowledge, driving better outcomes for our organization.
• Your strategic thinking skills enable you to align manufacturing operations with overall business objectives. You excel at making informed decisions quickly, addressing production challenges with ease. Coupled with your analytical abilities, you can identify issues and opportunities for improvement, effectively communicating them to leadership to generate buy-in for positive changes.
• With your knowledge of production planning and resource allocation strategies, you efficiently allocate resources - labor, materials, and equipment - and develop detailed production plans and schedules that consistently meet demand.
• Your excellent leadership and communication skills not only help you build and motivate a high-performing team but also establish you as a leader among your peers. You guide our organization in navigating the challenges of meeting production demands, ensuring sustained growth and success.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field. Advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior manufacturing leadership role, preferably in the production of custom-designed or low volume, high variability environment.
• Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing principles and driving operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for production management.
• Proficiency in using Excel to manage, analyze and present data.

What we offer you:

• Competitive industry compensation
• Our top-tier Health and Wellness Plan offers ease of mind and ensures that you and your family are well taken care of.
• 401K & Matching Contributions.
• Executive level earning potential.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Career advancement opportunities within Pearson.
• Time and time again, we have been recognized amongst the most progressive workplaces in our industry.

Ready to join us?

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If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 509.241.4764