Die-Cutting & Converting Production Lead - Lean Ops

Michael Page

Hanover Park (IL)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive BCBS benefits
401k with employer match
Tuition reimbursement & paid trainings
PTO + sick time

Job summary

MPI represents a client in Illinois seeking a Production Manager to lead die-cutting operations in a fast-paced facility located in the western suburbs. The role emphasizes safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost control while guiding production teams.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, staffing plans, and KPI achievement, leveraging Lean/Six Sigma practices and ERP/MRP systems to optimize performance and collaboration with Quality teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
  • 3+ years leading die-cutting, converting, packaging, printing, or similar manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Proven success leading direct and indirect production teams.
  • Strong knowledge of: Die-cutting processes, Converting operations, Tooling and dies, Material handling systems, Production planning.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing reporting tools.
  • Strong understanding of OEE, capacity planning, productivity metrics, and labor efficiency.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production activities to meet customer delivery requirements and production schedules.
  • Manage production supervisors, team leads, and machine operators.
  • Develop staffing plans and optimize labor utilization across shifts.
  • Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics/KPIs.
  • Provide technical leadership for die-cutting and converting operations.
  • Optimize machine settings, tooling configurations, and process parameters to improve throughput and quality.
  • Troubleshoot production issues involving tooling, material flow, machine performance, setup, and product defects.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Partner with Quality teams to resolve manufacturing and customer quality concerns.

Skills

Leadership
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Kaizen
5S
ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems
Manufacturing reporting tools

Job description

MPI represents a client in Illinois seeking a Production Manager to lead die-cutting operations in a fast-paced facility located in the western suburbs. The role emphasizes safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost control while guiding production teams.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, staffing plans, and KPI achievement, leveraging Lean/Six Sigma practices and ERP/MRP systems to optimize performance and collaboration with Quality teams.

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