Plant Manager

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Health insurance coverage (medical, Rx

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager for our Alsip, IL site.

You will lead all functions of a 50‑person production facility, driving safety, quality, and profitability while coordinating with senior leadership to execute site strategy. The role requires a engineering/industrial tech background, 10+ years in high‑volume manufacturing with 7+ in leadership, and preference for plastic packaging industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology; advanced manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in high‑volume manufacturing, with at least 7 in a leadership/management role.
• Plastic packaging industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change‑driving abilities to manage a large facility and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct all functions of a 50‑person production facility to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Collaborate with the Site Leadership Team to plan, prioritize, and execute site strategy.
• Maintain ISO, GMP, OSHA, HACCP compliance and a safety‑first culture.
• Engage with customers to align resources and schedules with expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across production, maintenance, logistics, and quality sections.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Cross‑functional collaboration

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Job description

## Plant ManagerApply: Plastipak - Alsip, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ24779AsPlant Manager, you are responsible for the successful operation of our manufacturing site in Alsip, IL. Your leadership impact will contribute to site safety, quality, production, logistics, maintenance, compliance and profitability. Plastipak is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging and has been proudly recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.**You Will:** * Lead all functions of a 50-person production facility to achieve goals and objectives.* Ensure department managers are effectively working together to plan, prioritize and execute site strategy.* Efficiently utilize resources to maintain cost, quality, safety, compliance, scrap reduction and other important targets.* Collaborate with the Site Leadership Team to build strong, motivated, engaged teams and to shape a positive work environment.* Maintain accountability for ISO compliance and adherence to safety programs (ie. GMP, OSHA, HACCP, etc.).* Engage with customers to develop and prioritize strategy, aligning resources and schedules to meet customer expectations.* Manage direct reports, assuring positive performance management, training and professional development, communications & recognition and a Safety First Culture.* Drive operational excellence across the site to maximize employee contributions and continuous improvement. **You Have:** * Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for an Engineering or Industrial Technology discipline.* Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least seven (7) years in a leadership/management role. Strong preference for **plastic packaging industry experience.*** Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, quality, engineering, safety and budget/financials.* Proven success creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment.* Excellent leadership and management capabilities, with a solid track record of building high-performing teams, building relationships with all levels of employees and interfacing with executives and customers. **You’ll Earn:*** $130,000 - $155,000 base salary, depending on qualifications and experience.* This position is eligible for an annual bonus, which is calculated based on individual & company performance.As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:* Wellness Programs* Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision* EAP, Employee Assistance Program* Life Insurance* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance* Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term* Accidental Insurance* Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity Insurance* 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature* Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases* Paid Company Holidays* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Caregiving via Care.com* Pet Insurance* Tuition Assistance Program* Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program* Travel Assistance* Employee Discount Programs### *\\*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements*Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.### About UsPlastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career.