Manufacturing Site Manager
About The Position
Manufacturing Site Manager Elk Grove Village, IL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Lead & develop a cross-functional team across production, engineering, quality, warehouse, & maintenance Build a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with Plasticade values Drive engagement, talent development, & workforce planning in partnership with HR Own plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQCDM) Execute site priorities to meet KPI goals (OEE, downtime, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, etc) Manage site budget, cost-saving initiatives, and EBITDA performance Ensure strong system implementation - including operational systems, process discipline, & adherence Lead & enhance systems that improve throughput, standardization, and reliability Identify & execute CI initiatives using Lean tools (Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, root cause analysis) Reduce waste, improve cycle times, & strengthen process stability Champion a safety-first culture; ensure full OSHA & regulatory compliance Drive a zero-defect mindset & standardization of procedures Support sustainability & waste-reduction initiatives POSITION REQUIRMENTS: 7+ years of manufacturing experience with plastics manufacturing experience required 2+ years leading a site or plant operation Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent experience in plastics manufacturing & site leadership Demonstrated success implementing & sustaining operational systems Strong leadership presence with ability to influence at all levels both written & verbal Experience with Lean/CI methodologies Proficiency with ERP systems & Microsoft Office suite PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Blow molding experience highly preferred Epicor EPR experience preferred Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, and working on a computer. Frequently (multiple times a day) spends time in Production and Warehouse areas which includes prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must wear required PPE in the designated operations areas. Must be able to occasionally lift to 50 pounds. Potential for occasional travel, up to 10%. Compensation: $150k-$170k annually This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
Requirements
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience with plastics manufacturing experience required
- 2+ years leading a site or plant operation
- Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent experience in plastics manufacturing & site leadership
- Demonstrated success implementing & sustaining operational systems
- Strong leadership presence with ability to influence at all levels both written & verbal
- Experience with Lean/CI methodologies
- Proficiency with ERP systems & Microsoft Office suite
Nice To Haves
- Blow molding experience highly preferred
- Epicor EPR experience preferred
- Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead & develop a cross-functional team across production, engineering, quality, warehouse, & maintenance
- Build a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with Plasticade values
- Drive engagement, talent development, & workforce planning in partnership with HR
- Own plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQCDM)
- Execute site priorities to meet KPI goals (OEE, downtime, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, etc)
- Manage site budget, cost-saving initiatives, and EBITDA performance
- Ensure strong system implementation - including operational systems, process discipline, & adherence
- Lead & enhance systems that improve throughput, standardization, and reliability
- Identify & execute CI initiatives using Lean tools (Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, root cause analysis)
- Reduce waste, improve cycle times, & strengthen process stability
- Champion a safety-first culture; ensure full OSHA & regulatory compliance
- Drive a zero-defect mindset & standardization of procedures
- Support sustainability & waste-reduction initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
