Packaging Operations Director

Packaging Operations Director (32687) Requisition

ID 32687

• Posted 06/17/2026
• Manufacturing & Distribution
• Full Time Regular
• United States
• Ohio
• Wooster, OH USA Job Description Information about #32687 Packaging Operations Director

Work Location:

Wooster, OH USA

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Shift 1 GOJO For more than 80 years, our company has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better. We look for people who are inclusive, results driven, customer-focused, and passionate about impacting the health and well-being of people, businesses, and communities around the world. If this inspires you, please join us at Clorox Purell. Role Objective The Packaging Operations Director provides enterprise-level leadership for all packaging operations, including Fill, FTO and Blend, driving safety, quality, cost, service, and people outcomes. This role is accountable for aligning packaging strategy with broader manufacturing and business objectives while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all packaging functions and shifts. The Director serves as a key manufacturing leader, partnering with Plant Leadership, Blending/Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver sustainable performance and support future growth. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provide end-to-end leadership for all packaging operations, including staffing, throughput, equipment performance, and material flow Translate business and production strategies into effective packaging execution plans aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives Establish short

• and long-term operational strategies, including capacity planning, labor models, and capital needs Partner with Plant Leadership to develop budgets, forecast costs, and manage packaging-related P&L impacts Ensure seamless integration and coordination between Blending/Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Managers and key functional leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement across all packaging teams Establish clear performance expectations, conduct talent reviews, and lead succession planning efforts Champion training excellence, skill development, and standardized work practices Own safety performance for all packaging operations, ensuring proactive risk management and regulatory compliance Ensure packaging processes meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements Partner with Quality to investigate, resolve, and prevent deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints Promote a quality-first mindset through robust metrics, audits, and continuous improvement Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives Utilize data, KPIs, and problem-solving methodologies to drive performance Champion standardization, best practices, and automation opportunities Support new product introductions, line expansions, and packaging innovations Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be accepted Minimum eight (8) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a facility with 24/7 operations Proven experience leading multi-shift, multi-line packaging or production teams Supervision/Coordination Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Managers and key functional leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline Role Type Mostly On-Site•80%+ on-site work FLSA Status Exempt Compensation & Benefits The expected starting pay for this role is between 122,700.

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• 168,700.

00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.

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If you're interested in joining the team at Clorox Purell, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please complete our online application and include your resume and a cover letter that helps us get to know you a bit better. Because we focus on filling open roles, resumes not submitted through an application are not accepted. Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We kindly ask that recruiters, search agencies, or other third parties not submit candidates without prior written authorization from Clorox Purell, as we do not accept or compensate for unsolicited referrals.