Senior Director of Packaging, Hays, VA, US

Your new company:

HAYS have exclusively partnered with The LEGO Group to oversee the hire of a Senior Director of Packing for their new, state of the art manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia. The Director of Packing will play a key leadership role at the facility, responsible for packing production operations focusing on pre-packing, final packing of the LEGO boxes to ensure that the delivery service, quality of the product and the operational cost are according to the global requirement.

Core responsibilities:

• Lead packing Team (feedback, coaching, support Area managers, meeting structure, training, monitoring, etc.). to reach and sustain long term KPIs.
• Lead under LEGO Continuous Improvement principles leveraging on data analytics to developing the business.
• Deliver packing finished goods complying with established quality and cost requirement.
• Develop scenarios considering cyclical changes in the supply chain to effectively deal with uncertainty in production plans. Create development plans for both, the organization and the individuals within the organization.
• Carry out formal and informal performance evaluations periodically and guide all the necessary development and training activities.
• Utilize Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and streamline processes, fostering organizational development and operational excellence under LCI.
• Empower our workforce by fostering a culture of recognition, ensuring motivation and satisfaction where all must thrive and contribute to our collective success.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for automation and digitalization by actively engaging with global stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive innovation.
• Implement sustainability measures within scope of responsibility to fulfill the organization's ambitions, ensuring environmental stewardship and long-term success.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum 10 to 12 years of experience in engineering and high pace production environment with solid supply chain and product and manufacturing understanding.
• Minimum 5 years leading teams under uncertain environment.
• Solid background in working in highly lean manufacturing cultural environment.
• Experienced in managing and leading successful, highly collaborative teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree qualified in Engineering – could be Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Electrical discipline.
• Characteristic attributes that align with collaboration, leadership, problem solving, inquisitiveness, maturity and global awareness.
• Ability to be on-site in Richmond, Virginia 5 days a week.

What you'll get in return:

• Base salary up in the range of $235K-$250K depending and assessed on experience levels.
• Annual bonus target of 25% of your base salary.
• If required, a full relocation package will be offered as part of the package.
• Comprehensive, company paid Healthcare, Dental and Vision plan, with family plans available.
• 401K plan with a dollar for dollar match up to 6%. Also have a discretionary contribution also p to 6%.
• Starting 3 weeks of PTO plus 12 holidays.
• Maternity coverage of up to 26 weeks of 100% paid leave for primary caregivers, and up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-primary caregivers.
• Range of insurance plans covering Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness and Pets.
• A wealth of additional benefits including service awards, LEGOLAND Vouchers, product discounts and Employee Assistance Programs.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in this Director of Packing position, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Scott Kinson now on 202-470-0641.