Job Details
- Company: Opportunity Enterprises (an Aptiv Company)
- Location: Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
- Shift: Day
- Job Category: Other
- Status: Exempt
Opportunity Enterprises Director
About the Role
The Opportunity Enterprises Director leads all facility operations and strategic direction within a high-volume packaging environment. This role ensures efficiency, quality, safety, and financial performance by driving sales and partnering with Executive Leadership to support business growth and customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Leadership
- Lead production activities including staffing, scheduling, and output
- Ensure performance goals for safety, quality, cost, and delivery
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Diversify production facility through sales growth
Team Leadership
- Develop and lead managers, supervisors, and production teams
- Foster a culture of accountability and engagement
- Partner with HR on staffing, training, and performance
Quality & Customer Focus
- Maintain quality standards and customer satisfaction
- Support resolution of customer issues and key client interactions
- Provide an environment where people with disabilities can thrive
Financial & Strategic Leadership
- Manage budgets and improve operational efficiency
- Support strategic planning and operational improvements
Business Development
- Drive sales to support new business and customer growth
- Provide input on costing, timelines, and feasibility
- Participate in client meetings, tours, and proposals
Qualifications
Required:
- 4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
- Experience managing production operations and teams
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Financial/budget management experience
Preferred:
- Packaging or related industry experience
- Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience
- Customer-facing or sales support experience
Why Join Us
- Make a difference: Your leadership directly supports opportunities for individuals with disabilities
- Drive purpose through business: Operational success fuels mission impact
- Build on stability: Join an established organization with a strong foundation and long-term vision
- Have influence: Partner closely with executive leadership to shape direction
- Broaden your role: Combine operations, strategy, and business development
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO), inclusive of holidays
- Company-paid life, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional growth and development opportunities
About Aptiv
Opportunity Enterprises is operated by Aptiv, Inc., a nonprofit with nearly 50 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities through innovative programs and services.
Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace. A background check is required. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify candidates.