IML Production Manager

Winpak • Chicago Heights, IL

1d • $105,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Winpak Portion Packaging is seeking an IML Production Manager to join our
manufacturing team based in Sauk Village, Illinois. This is a high-impact
leadership role for a manufacturing professional who thrives in a fast-paced
production environment and is passionate about building strong teams, driving
performance, and improving operations. In this role, you will lead our in-mold
labeling and injection molding operations, oversee production, automation,
tooling, quality, and safety, and play a key part in supporting current
production needs and future growth. If you are energized by continuous
improvement, operational leadership, and hands-on manufacturing excellence, we
encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Injection molding experience in a production setting
• Experience leading teams, directing work, and driving accountability in a fast-paced operation
• Experience with manufacturing equipment setup, processing, and maintenance
• Experience working with automation in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems independently, and make sound operational decisions
• Experience using Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as MRP or ERP platforms
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%

Nice To Haves

• In-mold labeling experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous manufacturing management experience in plastic molding, packaging, or a related production environment
• Experience supporting quality systems, food safety requirements, or regulated manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for the IML injection molding department, including molding machines, automation, tooling, and product and case handling systems
• Oversee equipment and tooling setup, changeovers, processing, and maintenance to support production efficiency and output goals
• Manage department performance across safety, quality, productivity, and key operational metrics
• Partner with Supply Chain to manage raw material inventory, including resin, colorant, labels, and packaging materials
• Support quality and food packaging safety compliance by ensuring department adherence to company policies, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Develop, coach, and lead department employees, including performance management, training, documentation, and employee relations support
• Manage departmental spending and budgets, including capital requests and growth-related equipment or process needs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering and other internal teams during commercialization, process changes, and improvement initiatives.
• Utilize management philosophies of SQF and ISO in all aspects of job-related activity.
• In the incumbent’s absence these responsibilities will be transferred to the Plant Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees