Plant Superintendent

TOPPAN Packaging • Elk Grove, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, as a Plant Superintendent, the position is accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, material handling, cost performance, employee training and relations in a high-performance work team environment, capital improvements and budget preparation, and overall Global Performance System (GPS) expansion. This job demands monitoring production performance and implementing processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas. The position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for all production activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven record of safety leadership.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, with a dedication to employees remaining safe.
• Comfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Ability to complete Red Cross 1st Aid & CPR/AED certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP’s, One Point Lessons, presentations.
• Must have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts.
• Must have above average communication skills (written & verbal).
• Must be able to maintain composure and professional tact at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous education and/or training in manufacturing, engineering, safety or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees; work directly with the Safety pillar to lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork; directly manage the Elk Grove Production Management Team consisting of nine salaried leaders.
• Responsible for motivating, supporting and guiding all employees.
• Communicate problems and obstacles to the Plant Manager and the leadership team.
• Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or quality.
• Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels within the five primary operational departments (Blown Film, Press, Lamination, Slitting and Logistics).
• Assist in the preparation of the annual plant operating budget.
• Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, and other performance metric expectations as outlined by Plant Manager.
• Specific focus on facilitating margin-based improvement initiatives and monthly financial performance analysis as needed.
• Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.
• Assist the Plant Manager in the preparation and execution of the annual capital project plan.
• Hire, train, direct and mentor operations staff and all plant employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background.
• Collaborate with CSD pillar to expand training/education framework for the facility and audit for effectiveness.
• Lead facility in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison for project fulfillment between core GPS pillar teams (TQM, FI, CSD, DTM, Safety) and operational department teams.
• Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.
• Assist the Plant Manager in supporting commercial efforts to enhance the overall customer experience in all facets of the operation.
• Assist the Plant Manager in promoting and maintaining local contacts to ensure healthy and positive community relations.
• Support TQM pillar initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Ensure operational leaders and employees complete required quality checks and audits, incident investigations, and sustain corrective/preventative measures.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction.
• Provide direction, training, and development to the Production Management Team as needed.
• Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed.
• Recommend disciplinary action to Plant Manager and review disciplinary action by managers for effectiveness and consistency.
• Work with HR business partners to address employee concerns and issues.
• Assume the role and responsibilities of the Plant Manager in his/her absence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree