Production Superintendent

Sun Chemical Corporation • Kankakee, IL

1d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at
www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
Production Superintendent – Kankakee, IL
We are seeking an experienced Production Superintendent to lead ink manufacturing operations at our Kankakee facility. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production while ensuring high product quality and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who can develop teams, optimize processes, and consistently meet customer and business expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; batch manufacturing preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and production teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and control costs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production operations and equipment related to ink manufacturing.
• Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Plan, schedule, and execute production activities to meet demand in a cost‑effective manner.
• Identify and resolve operational, process, and facility issues to improve efficiency and quality.
• Manage manufacturing spend against budget and adjust resources based on production volume.
• Directly lead and develop a team of supervisors and production employees (3 direct reports; one per shift).
• Address employee relations, training, performance management, and workforce planning needs.
• Investigate customer issues from an operational perspective and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with internal teams and NACS to resolve issues affecting end‑use customers.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees