Sr. Director, Manufacturing

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION: The Senior Director, Manufacturing (DP1) will be responsible for all DrinkPAK manufacturing activities in Southern California.  This individual will be charged with developing a strategy to drive operational excellence across 4 can lines and the liquid batching process.  The successful individual is a proven leader who is proficient at building culture as well as designing and implementing processes and structures to support high speed, complex manufacturing operations.

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.  The position is fully on-site.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

BENEFITS: The wellbeing of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all 24/7 manufacturing activities for DP1 Santa Clarita.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing strategic plan with process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and other best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Optimize the use of resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to achieve production targets and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, and loss.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment and drive initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing activities.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the supply chain, warehousing, maintenance, engineering, and quality leadership personnel.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and other stakeholders, providing updates on performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Directly manage a team of manufacturing managers, supervisors, and leads, and provide coaching and development tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback to improve staff performance.
• Evaluate and lead the adoption of emerging technologies and automation solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of direct leadership experience in a large, complex manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience motivating and inspiring a team to achieve industry-leading performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with strong business acumen.
• Proven commitment to safety with a clean safety record.
• Ability to work actively on your feet for extended periods of time, navigate stairs comfortably, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of products for the most prominent global beverage brands.  With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and its second production facility under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands.  The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.