Director, CoPack & Kitting Operations

Description

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The Director of CoPack & Kitting Operations will lead and drive the strategic and operational execution of Shorr Packaging’s copack (co packaging) and kitting business. This role is pivotal in supporting, modeling and managing new copack and kitting project proposals, ensuring seamless implementation and integration of customer solutions. 

The Director will collaborate closely with Sales, prospective clients, and internal stakeholders to design tailored copack and kitting customer solutions, establish competitive pricing models, and oversee successful project launches in coordination with local operations teams. This position demands a visionary leader with exceptional communication, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills to champion innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bid development, pricing models and contract execution with internal stakeholders.  
• Draft and approve quotes, proposals, and agreements for prospective customers.  
•  Supervise quoting specialist and project manager to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. 

• Standardize automation, equipment and processes across multiple contract packaging divisions.  
• Responsibility for monitoring and maintaining profitability of existing copack/kitting projects.
• Manage the relationship with national outsourced labor providers.  
• Monitor space utilization and forecast future facility needs for contract manufacturing. 
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures.  
• Execute responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures.  
• Report food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Partner with Shorr Packaging financial team to track and communicate revenue and earnings generated by Contract Packaging.  
• Create, standardize and monitor KPI/Profitability reporting across all divisions 

• Provide supporting expertise to close contract packaging opportunities in partnership with Sales.  
• Promote Shorr Packaging’s capabilities to drive customer interest and market visibility.  
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and support. 

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic and execution of copack/kitting operations required
• Multi-location operations experience preferred
• Ability to define KPI's and analytics for tracking, measuring success, and reporting to leadership. 
• Experience conducting business and building strong relationships with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills. 
• Experience meeting and exceeding production targets. 
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressures. 
• Self-starter, strong creative thinker with ability to motivate others. 
• Strong understanding of sales methodology; outstanding selling abilities and interpersonal skills. 
• Must be able to travel occasionally as needed. 

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• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Explore Shorr Benefits
• Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
• 401K plan plus matching
• Team based Employee Owner company culture