Vice President Operations - Global IML

Vp Of Operations, Global Iml

Build your career with an industry leader. As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The VP of Operations, Global IML is a key strategic leader responsible for driving operational excellence and business transformation across all manufacturing and supply chain functions worldwide. This role leads regional operations leaders, plant General Managers, and the Global Ops team to ensure alignment with business objectives, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. As a core member of the Business Unit Management Team, the Vice President will spearhead transformation initiatives, optimize the global footprint, and deliver sustainable value creation through operational excellence and innovation.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: Competitive Compensation Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the global operations strategy in alignment with business unit goals.
• Operational Excellence: Champion lean principles and continuous improvement across all facilities.
• Financial & P&L Accountability: Manage global operational budgets, capital investments, and cost-to-serve metrics.
• Customer-Centric Execution: Align operations with customer expectations, ensuring agility, responsiveness, and best-in-class quality across the value chain.
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Optimization: Lead global footprint strategy, including network simplification and capacity planning.
• Talent & Culture: Build and lead a high-performing global operations team. Oversee succession planning, talent development, and performance management across all regions.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with sales, HR, finance, quality, and supply chain to deliver integrated business outcomes.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with global environmental, health, safety, and regulatory standards. Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Innovation & Technology: Accelerate adoption of digital tools, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance operational visibility and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in global manufacturing operations, with multi-site and multi-region accountability.
• Proven track record in enterprise-wide transformation and Lean implementation.
• Industry experience in packaging, printing, or related fields serving multinational CPG customers preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex P&Ls.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence and lead within a complex, matrixed, global organization.

Other considerations: Travel would be expected to be 30-50% on a regular basis, including inte