What does the Vice President, Operations role at Menasha Packaging involve?

The Vice President, Operations position at Menasha Packaging is a FULL_TIME role located in Neenah, WI. Essential job functions US Operations Leadership Lead and optimize approximately 13 corrugated and converting facilities across the US. Own operational strategy aligned to growth, capacity planning, automation, and footprint optimization. Drive consistent performance across safety, quality, service,…

Where is the Vice President, Operations job located?

This position is located in Neenah, WI, US. It is a FULL_TIME position.

How do I apply for the Vice President, Operations position at Menasha Packaging?

You can apply for the Vice President, Operations position at Menasha Packaging by clicking the Apply Now button on this page. The requisition number is R16187.

Vice President, Operations

Menasha Packaging

Location: Neenah, WI 54956, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 – Production
Posted: Wednesday, 07 October 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 06 November 2026

Job Description

Menasha Packaging is hiring a Vice President, Operations in Neenah, WI. This is a full-time position, and paying $248,462.00–$372,694.00/year.

Essential job functions

US Operations Leadership

Lead and optimize approximately 13 corrugated and converting facilities across the US.
Own operational strategy aligned to growth, capacity planning, automation, and footprint optimization. Drive consistent performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity metrics.

Financial Performance

Accountability for operating budgets, capital planning, labor productivity, and cost of conversion performance.
Identify and deliver cost-reduction initiatives through yield improvement, waste reduction, labor efficiency, and sourcing optimization.
Partner with Finance and Supply Chain on forecasting, ROI analysis, and long-range planning.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all corrugated operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal quality standards. Lead quality systems to consistently meet or exceed customer specifications and service-level agreements.

Commercial & Customer Partnership

Collaborate with Commercial team to support complex customer programs, new product introductions, and operational stability and scalability.
Serve as executive sponsor for key corrugated customers, resolving escalations and strengthening long-term partnerships.
Balance customer customization with operational standardization and efficiency.

Talent & Leadership Development

Build and lead a high-performing leadership team across the network.
Develop succession pipelines and elevate operational leadership capability.
Partner with HR to develop talent planning and workforce strategies.

Continuous Improvement

Embed Lean and Six Sigma disciplines to drive continuous improvement and standard work.
Lead digital and automation initiatives. Drive cultural change focused on accountability and operational rigor.

Qualifications & Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in business or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience with deep corrugated manufacturing expertise.
Demonstrated success leading multi-site manufacturing network, preferrable corrugated packaging.
Experience in custom or make-to-order manufacturing environments, preferably in corrugated, packaging, or CPG.
Strong understanding of SIOP, lean practices, and SAP ERP/MRP systems.
Proven change leader with strong communication and executive presence.

knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge:

Deep understanding of vertically integrated corrugated packaging and display.
Strong working knowledge of SIOP processes and their role in aligning commercial, operational, and financial plans.
Familiarity with SAP ERP, MRP, and planning systems.

Skills:

Strategic planning and operational execution in corrugated packaging and display.
Leadership and team development across large, multi-site manufacturing network.
Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
Communication and presentation skills to drive alignment across executive and operational levels.
Project management and change leadership for system and process transformations.

Abilities:

Ability to lead a large, integrated operations team through both daily execution and long-term transformation.
Ability to architect and execute a process to stabilize output and improve service reliability.
Ability to adapt supply chain strategies to dynamic customer demands, constrained capacity, and evolving market conditions.
Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration

Summary version:

Strategic thinker with operational depth and strong execution bias
Adept at navigating complexity and variability in supply and demand
Collaborative, analytical, and action-oriented
Passionate about building processes, systems, and people from the ground up
Analytical and systems-oriented; comfortable with data-driven decision-making
Ability to lead cross-functional transformation and continuous improvement
Strong communicator who can align teams around shared goals
Resilient and adaptive in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment

Physical requirements and work environment

Primarily works in an office environment.
Frequent travel required.
Occasional lifting to 25 lbs.

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

Please see the job description for benefits.

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