Associate Managing Director

About Us:

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, enabling us to offer innovative and responsible solutions for industrial and consumer packaging applications. With approximately 24,000 employees across more than 100 production sites in over 30 countries, Mondi is united by a shared purpose and a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation. Join Mondi to make a meaningful impact in a global organization shaping the future of sustainable packaging.

Job Summary:

The Managing Director is the senior executive leader with full accountability for the overall performance, strategic direction, and profitability of Mondi’s paper bag converting operation in Romeoville, Illinois. This role carries full P&L ownership and responsibility for commercial success, operational excellence, safety, people leadership, and sustainable long-term value creation. The Managing Director leads all aspects of the business, including manufacturing, supply chain, sales, finance, engineering, quality, and human resources, ensuring strong alignment with Mondi’s corporate strategy, customer requirements, and sustainability objectives within the paper-based packaging industry.

Your Mission:

• Define and execute the long-term strategy for the Romeoville business in alignment with regional and Group objectives, delivering profitable growth and long-term competitiveness
• Drive organic growth through customer expansion, market development, product innovation, pricing strategy, and capacity optimization
• Maintain full ownership of P&L performance, including revenue growth, EBITDA, cash flow, cost control, and capital efficiency
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance
• Lead all manufacturing and supply chain operations, driving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and on-time delivery
• Champion continuous improvement and lean methodologies to improve operational performance and cost competitiveness
• Foster a strong safety culture with a zero-incident mindset and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Lead sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, and compliance with Mondi and customer standards (SQF, ISO 14001, customer audits, among others)
• Partner closely with Sales and act as senior executive sponsor for key customer relationships, ensuring strong commercial discipline and customer satisfaction
• Build, coach, and lead a high-performing leadership team while driving succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capability
• Establish a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the site
• Serve as the primary interface with corporate leadership and external stakeholders, providing clear, data-driven reporting on business performance, risks, and opportunities

Your Profile:

Education & Leadership Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field required; MBA preferred
General Management & P&L Expertise: Proven experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, Plant Manager, or equivalent senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility
Manufacturing & Industry Experience: Strong background in industrial manufacturing, ideally within paper, packaging, pulp & paper, or converting operations
Commercial & Financial Acumen: Demonstrated success driving operational excellence, pricing discipline, margin improvement, and capital investment decisions
Operational Excellence & Transformation: Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing programs, and large-scale capital projects
People & Culture Leadership: Credibility with frontline operations and executive stakeholders; ability to drive cultural change and organizational transformation
Additional Requirements: Willingness to travel approximately 20–25% within the United States with occasional international travel

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