Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

RR Donnelley is looking for an experienced operations leader to join our packaging leadership team. The successful candidate must reside in the central or eastern time zone and must have Folding carton and/or corrugated packaging experience.

The Business Unit Senior Vice President is responsible for directing and delivering on product and service quality requirements of our clients. They provide strategic direction to the Facility/Site Leaders for the business. As such, the Ops Leader should be adept at developing tactical action plans based on the ability to assess current and future market opportunities, identify client trends, evaluate our current capabilities, and achieve defined financial targets.

Responsibilities:

Development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan and set clear operational equipment performance standards and operating cost objectivesCollaborate with the Business Unit Leadership Team to develop and implement effective solutions to business challengesDevelopment, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processesUnderstand client needs and develop effective strategies to improve upon existing capabilities/solutions and develop new capabilities/solutionsUnderstand initiatives driven by functional process leaders (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Legal) and collaborate to bring business perspective and support the overall approachDrives partnership with facility leaders and corporate EHS staff to build an organization that ensures the work environment is safe for all employeesEnsure proper equipment and people efficiency measurement systemsEstablish standard business processes across the delivery platformEnsure alignment between Client needs and internal operational capabilitiesWork with Sales Management to understand the business value proposition and its impact on the operational platformCollaborate with other RRD businesses to understand companion offeringsOversee the P&L to meet financial objectives set forth in the budget and forecastWork with the Finance Leader to identify cost problem areas and participate in the annual operating plan/budget and forecasting processCollaborate to set objectives and KPIs to monitor capacity management and utilizationProvide input into the pricing strategy based on optimizing equipment and people

Required Skills:

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control to drive operational improvementExperience with the use of continuous improvement tools (i.e. Six Sigma, PVR and SPC)Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style Deep understanding of accounting, reporting and annual budgeting Excel at operating in a fast paced, community environmentHigh sense of urgencyWillingness to Travel (approximately 50%)Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understandingProven experience overseeing and guiding the management of staffing, budgets and other fiscal operations impacting the P&L; financial acumen – can assess revenue and cost drivers of a businessConsistent achievement of revenue and margin goals for area of accountabilityDemonstrated success in strategic thinking and executionCreative problem solving and analytical mindsetExperience in developing Strategic plansGoal orientation focused on business performance and success metricsAbility to implement significant change and be effective in a short period of time, pushing the organization for ongoing change at a strong paceCollaborative team player – strong consensus building and influencing skillsLeadership through doing and inspiring others; is a passionate leader of people – a people builderExceptional verbal and writing communications skillsCommitted to continuous improvement in your own abilities and those around youStrong belief in the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce

QualificationsBachelor's degree in printing, engineering, business, or related area required. Master's degree is preferred 10+ years of Folding Carton and/or Corrugated Packaging operations experience to include multi-plant leadership At least eight (8) years of demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff, groups and major projects or initiatives Unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity.Experience in the use of Continuous Improvement tools requiredExceptional leadership skillsStrong project planning and team facilitation skillsExcellent business acumenStrong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $180,000 to $340,000 / year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans