Tober Moderson

About Tober Moderson

As a results-driven Director of Operations with extensive experience in flexible packaging and paper/tissue converting, I bring a strong focus on operational excellence, lean manufacturing principles, and people leadership. Managing multi-site operations in both the US and Canada, I lead teams with a deep commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.With a background that includes P&L responsibilities, diverse printing technologies, and working within union-staffed plants, I am passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering measurable results. I believe in servant leadership, empowering individuals while driving operational performance and fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and growth.I am committed to achieving operational goals by leveraging data-driven decision-making, cultivating relationships with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the highest standards in both production quality and safety practices.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Hoffmaster

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Lead operations across multiple sites in the US and Canada, overseeing production, quality control, engineering teams, and safety practices in paper/tissue printing and converting-Drive P&L management, budgeting, and cost optimization strategies, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality production standards-Spearhead Lean initiatives across facilities, resulting in, improved production throughput, and enhanced overall efficiency-Implemented and championed a culture of safety, resulting in 50% incident rate reduction YOY 2-years in a row-Successfully led cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality control, to ensure continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction-Managed union-staffed plants, fostering a positive relationship with unions while maintaining operational flexibility and achieving company goals-Mentor and develop future leaders through servant leadership, encouraging open communication and ownership of responsibilities-Drive innovation in multi-printing technologies, ensuring product consistency while reducing lead times and improving client satisfaction-Coordinate with senior leadership to align operational goals with company strategy.

Education

• Fox Valley Technical College

  Associate of Science - AS, Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

  1997 — 2000