Packaging Manager

LindFast Solutions Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LindFast Solutions Group is seeking a hands-on Packaging Manager to lead day-to-day packaging operations at a designated facility in Elgin, IL. You will translate the One LSG operating model to site-level execution, leading people, workflow, safety, quality, and customer-specific requirements on the packaging floor.

The role drives throughput, reduces delays and defects, and builds a safe, accountable team, while developing future leaders to support growth across the network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in packaging, manufacturing, distribution, or other value-added services.
• Demonstrated experience managing daily production, labor assignments, productivity goals, quality control, and on-time completion.
• Working knowledge of lean operations, 5S, process improvement, root-cause problem solving, equipment safety, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily packaging operations with clear site level goals, action plans, and operating expectations.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor and respond quickly to operational issues, constraints, equipment and employee needs.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, urgency, and a One LSG operating culture throughout the site.
• Develop employees to perform at a high level, while developing future leaders to help grow the business.
• Maximize operational efficiencies and asset utilization.
• Assign employees to equipment based on workload, skill requirements, due dates, and available capacity.
• Assign workload based on business needs while managing peak efficiency.
• Remove barriers that prevent jobs from moving efficiently.
• Support load-leveling requests across the LSG VAS network as directed by the VAS Operations Manager.
• Execute proper quality management system requirements including job set up, in-process checks, final inspection, and other established quality-control measures.
• Ensure non-conforming work is identified, contained, documented, and moved to the proper quarantine location.
• Partner with Quality to investigate defects, rework, scrap, and customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Execute customer specific work instructions and SOP’s.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

ERP/WMS

Production reporting

Travel

Tools

ERP/WMS

Excel

Production dashboards

Job description

LindFast Solutions Group, North America’s leading master distributor of fasteners, is a growing, customer-focused organization supporting multiple brands and facilities across the country. As part of our “One LSG” strategy, we take a unified approach to serving customers while leveraging the strengths of our teams and operations.

Backed by long-term investment and a commitment to operational excellence, LindFast Solutions Group is focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences through collaboration, accountability, and strong alignment between sales and operations.

Location: Elgin, IL branch, with occasional travel to other LSG locations as business needs require

Reports To: VAS Operations Manager

Position Summary

LindFast Solutions Group is seeking a hands-on Packaging Manager to lead the day-to-day packaging operations at an assigned LSG facility.

Reporting to the VAS Operations Manager, this role is responsible for translating the One LSG VAS operating model into consistent site-level execution. The Packaging Manager will lead people, workflow, productivity, quality, safety, equipment use, workplace organization, and customer-specific requirements on the packaging floor.

This position serves as the primary site-level leader and plays a critical role in improving throughput, reducing delays and defects, maintaining operational discipline, and building a safe, connected, accountable, and customer-focused team, while developing future leaders to support the continued growth of the business.

What You’ll Do

As the Packaging Manager, you will provide:

Site-Level Operational Leadership

• Lead daily packaging operations with clear site level goals, action plans, and operating expectations.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor and respond quickly to operational issues, constraints, equipment and employee needs
• Promote collaboration, accountability, urgency, and a One LSG operating culture throughout the site
• Develop employees to perform at a high level, while developing future leaders to help grow the business.
• Maximize operational efficiencies and asset utilization.

Production Planning & Workflow Execution

• Assign employees to equipment based on workload, skill requirements, due dates, and available capacity
• Assign workload based on business needs while managing peak efficiency
• Remove barriers that prevent jobs from moving efficiently
• Support load-leveling requests across the LSG VAS network as directed by the VAS Operations Manager

Quality Control & Customer Requirements

• Execute proper quality management system requirements including job set up, in-process checks, final inspection, and other established quality-control measures
• Ensure non-conforming work is identified, contained, documented, and moved to the proper quarantine location
• Partner with Quality to investigate defects, rework, scrap, and customer complaints and implement corrective actions
• Execute customer specific work instructions and SOP’s.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in packaging, manufacturing, distribution, or other value-added services
• Demonstrated experience managing daily production, labor assignments, productivity goals, quality control, and on-time completion
• Working knowledge of lean operations, 5S, process improvement, root-cause problem solving, equipment safety, and quality control
• Strong floor leadership, communication, coaching, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, packaging instructions, quality requirements, production schedules, and equipment manuals
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP/WMS systems, production reporting, and performance dashboards
• Ability to work on the floor, flex hours as operational needs require, and occasionally travel between LSG facilities

What Success Looks Like

• Daily packaging priorities are clearly communicated, appropriately staffed, and completed safely and on time
• Productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization consistently meet established site goals
• Quality controls are executed, resulting in fewer defects, less rework, lower scrap, and stronger customer performance
• Employees are trained, qualified, accountable, and cross-trained to support workload changes and business growth
• Equipment, floor layouts, staging areas, and work cells support safe and efficient operations

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape site-level VAS and packaging operations within a growing strategic business
• Direct impact on employee development, safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth
• Visible leadership role working closely with the VAS Operations Manager, site leadership, and cross-functional partners
• Long-term career growth within a growing organization
• Ability to help build the future of One LSG Value Added Services