Regional Operations Director - Landsberg Orora Chicago

Landsberg Orora started in 1947, with the philosophy that everything begins and ends with the customer. Today, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, Landsberg Orora is a market leader in designing custom packaging solutions and supplying a broad range of commodity packaging and stock packaging for our global customers. At Landsberg Orora, we take pride in powering innovations in packaging while ensuring sustainability is fundamental to everything we do. We believe our packaging touches lives and together, we, together as a team, deliver on the promise of what’s inside. From custom packaging design and packaging materials, to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer.  It is with this passion and commitment to innovation, we believe in hiring and developing the very best talent by living our core values of Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity every day. These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities. Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while solving complex problems as a team.  We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other. Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director, Warehouse Operations will be responsible for contributing to the development of Best Practices, talent and infrastructure for the Region, but in alignment with Orora Packaging Solutions Supply Chain improvement
strategies and safety standards. Need to collaborate with local management team and Regional Vice Presidents to achieve desired goal of Network Optimization.

• This position will report to the Regional Vice President of Operations
• Travel Requirement:  Up to 25% may be required
• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Provides leadership for the enterprise-wide logistics function supporting the Orora Packaging Solution business. Working closely with Regional Management team, the Regional Logistic will contribute to the creation of optimal strategic plans for Fleet, Warehouses, Logistics, Work Flow,
  Inventory Planning, and Operations.
• Provides support and guidance to locations within the Region on the implementation of Supply Chain Strategies and improvements and ensure compliance..
• Responsibility for Warehouse standardization to include:
  • ​​​​​​​Developments, implementation and monitoring of warehouse metrics package
  • New warehouse design and project management
  • Warehouse storage; re-profiling and layout
  • Productivity improvement action plans
  • Monitors warehouse safety training progress
  • Manages overall MHE (material handling equipment) requirements and supplier relationship
  • Manages indirect warehouse spend; consolidate warehouse spend to the fewest number of vendors
• Provides onsite SAP go live support for WM and TM modules.
• Performs other duties and/ or responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in Business Administration. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in logistics, warehousing & supply chain management of which 10 years is at managerial level.
• Significant experience driving transformation by creating and developing high performing teams and aligning key stakeholders with business objectives.
• Accomplished in making significant improvements on key metrics such as safety and quality
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, and leading through influence
• A hands-on, results-oriented approach to business with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Proven track record of being able to bring a company to scale
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong Business Acumen: Has a pulse on the industry and identifies competitive opportunities; acts quickly to seize opportunities with the ability to identify and capitalize on both trends and innovative thinking
• Possess a ‘customer first’ attitude; demonstrate passionate commitment for the customer
  and product quality
• Champion the product and the customer's needs and implements a model of continuous improvement in both company goals and spend management.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities and problem-¬solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with business and technology leaders
• Experience serving the distribution and/or manufacturing industry is highly desired

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Please refer to the Orora Packaging Solutions Job Analysis Report

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Orora and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: careers@ororagroup.com for additional support and guidance

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.  Here's a sample of the benefits we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with a Company Matchj
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

Recruitment Agencies

Orora does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Orora is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Solicitation of Payments

Orora does not solicit payment from our applicants and candidates for consideration or placement.