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Operations Manager

Dart Container • Leola, PA • 1d ago

Operations Manager

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Date: Dec 22, 2025

Location: Leola, PA, US

Company: Dart Container

Relocation Available

Are you a proven leader with a passion for operational excellence and servant leadership? We are seeking a Plant Operations Director to lead production operations in a large, complex manufacturing facility. This role oversees multiple operations across several buildings and drives performance in safety, quality, efficiency, and service.

What You'll Do

Direct and optimize production operations to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, and service.

Develop and implement improved processes with a focus on safety, quality, and cost.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using tools like 5 Whys, Kaizen and fishbone diagrams.

Monitor KPIs, anticipate trends, and adjust plans to meet targets.

Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Facilitate improvement planning sessions and ensure measurable outcomes.

Promote a culture of safety and GMP compliance through servant leadership in a continuous operations facility.

What We're Looking For

Servant leader with experience managing 500+ employees in a manufacturing environment.

Strong decision-making skills grounded in data analysis and financial acumen.

Operational Excellence experience and familiarity with root cause analysis tools.

SAP experience highly preferred.

Ability to lead multi-shift or continuous operations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

High school diploma with 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience OR

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field with 5+ years of leadership experience.

Experience managing department managers across functional areas.

Knowledge of planning, budgeting, cost analysis, and resource allocation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management.

Preferred

Experience in plastics processing or packaging industries.

Why Join Us?

We offer relocation assistance, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance. #LI-SL1 #LI-Onsite

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