Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

Job Description

Job Description

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Why Join CNG?

Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.

Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.

Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.

Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.

The Role

From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with CNG’s growth objectives, sustainability commitments, and customer-centric focus
• Leads the Manufacturing Operation Team, influencing enterprise-wide decisions and long-term planning
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and ownership, embedding lean principles and continuous improvement across all facilities
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team, ensuring succession planning and talent development for critical roles

Operational Excellence

• Provide executive oversight of CNG’s multi-site operations, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal performance
• Drive initiatives that maximize throughput, reduce waste, and enhance quality standards to meet customer expectations
• Establish and monitor enterprise-level KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Oversee capital investment strategies, including equipment upgrades and technology adoption to support scalability and innovation

Financial Stewardship

• Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strict cost control
• Implement robust financial monitoring systems to optimize resource allocation and maximize ROI on capital projects

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards and CNG’s rigorous safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety and risk mitigation
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain industry-leading standards and support new product introductions

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Quality, Safety, CI, Sales, Finance, Human Resources and Technical teams to align production capacity with customer demand and sustainability goals
• Partner with HR leadership to implement workforce development programs and talent management strategies
• Act as a strategic liaison between manufacturing operations and executive leadership to ensure alignment and transparency

Innovation & Technology

• Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and automation to enhance efficiency and competitiveness
• Lead initiatives that support CNG’s sustainability commitments, including waste reduction and energy efficiency improvements

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record of leading multi-site operations in a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Expertise in lead manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement and methodologies
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and capital projects
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Total Rewards:

• Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Holiday Pay
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities across 15+ facilities

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.

Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Learn More About CNG:

• Visit our careers page: cnginc.com/careers
• Discover our employee ownership program: cnginc.com/careers/employee -ownership
• See what makes us different: cnginc.com/careers/why -cng

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