Director of Manufacturing Transformation

Location US-IL-Lake Forest
ID
2026-3097
Function
General Management
Employment Type
Salary

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Director of Manufacturing Transformation located at our corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

Your Role: 

The Manufacturing Transformation Director is responsible for leading the strategic transformation of the company’s manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and innovation. This role drives enterprise-wide initiatives that modernize processes, systems, and culture through digital enablement, lean methodologies, automation, and capability development. The Director partners with plant leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and operational excellence.

 
You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

 

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the company’s multi-year Manufacturing Transformation Strategy, aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
  • Drive alignment between corporate leadership, plant management, and functional teams to ensure cohesive transformation execution.
  • Establish clear transformation priorities, milestones, and performance indicators.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

  • Lead deployment of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles across all manufacturing sites.
  • Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, waste, and variability to enhance throughput, quality, and asset utilization.
  • Standardize key manufacturing systems, performance management routines, and operational practices across sites.

Digital & Automation Transformation

  • Oversee adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IoT, data analytics, digital twins, predictive maintenance) to drive smarter and more connected operations.
  • Partner with IT and Engineering to evaluate and implement automation and smart factory solutions that enhance productivity and safety.

Change Management & Culture Development

  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and empowerment within manufacturing teams.
  • Lead structured change management efforts, including communication, training, and leadership engagement.
  • Build transformation capability through structured coaching, education, and talent development programs.

Performance Management & Governance

  • Define KPIs to track transformation progress and ensure measurable business impact (e.g., OEE, conversion cost, downtime, quality yield).
  • Lead regular performance reviews and transformation governance forums with executive and plant leadership.
  • Ensure alignment of transformation initiatives with financial goals and return on investment (ROI) targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure transformation programs deliver end-to-end business value.
  • Coordinate with site and regional leaders to deploy scalable best practices and standard tools across all facilities.

 

You will love it here if… 

 

  • You put safety first, always
  • You listen, learn, and evolve
  • You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
  • You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
  • You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

We need you to have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, with at least 5 years in transformation, operational excellence, or strategy roles.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale, multi-site transformation initiatives with measurable performance improvement.
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, reliability, automation, and digital transformation principles.
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen).
  • Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools (MES, ERP, CMMS, OEE systems).
  • Ability to leverage data and analytics to drive decisions and performance transparency.
  • Excellent financial and business acumen to link operational results to P&L impact.
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
  • Influential communicator who can engage across all levels of the organization.
  • Proven change leader with ability to inspire and mobilize diverse teams.
  • Results-oriented, data-driven, and collaborative.
  • Strong coaching and talent development mindset.

 

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

  • Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
  • Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on? 
  • Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
  • Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? 
  • Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
  • Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo? 

 

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn! 

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company! 

            Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! 

  Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available 

 

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

 

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $185,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 25% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.

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