VP Supply Chain+52% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Supply Chain. 20% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · paper_packaging_mfg
Where does a Mill Manager go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Operations+60% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 16% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Chief Operating Officer+145% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 5% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Operations Manager, Aggregates+6% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Mill Manager go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Plant Manager, Glass+4% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Mill Manager go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+12% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Mill Manager go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there