Plant Manager

Green Bay Packaging Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager for their new facility in Aurora, Illinois. The role requires strong leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment focused on quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have extensive operations experience and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Wellness programs

Disability and life insurance

Company matching 401(k)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Senior Operations Leadership experience.
• Experience with adhesive coatings and pressure sensitive adhesive materials.
• Commitment to Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead the production environment.
• Ensure safety, quality, training, teamwork, and productivity.
• Drive cultural change with an open management style.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Data-driven decision making

Education

Four-year technical degree (Engineering preferred)

Job description

Performance Prod Tape
Performance Products & Tapes Division
657 Wolverine Dr
Aurora, IL 60502, USA

Performance Prod Tape
Performance Products & Tapes Division
657 Wolverine Dr
Aurora, IL 60502, USA

Green Bay Packaging continues to grow and has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager at its newly built manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois. The operation consists of a 74,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility with hot melt adhesive coaters and slitting machines. We operate two shifts, 5 days a week with approximately 30 hourly employees.

Responsibilities

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the organization and leadership of the production environment, working with manufacturing management to build an atmosphere committed to superior quality and service. The primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to safety, quality, training, teamwork, and productivity.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:
• 10+ years of Senior Operations Leadership experience, preferably with adhesive coatings and pressure sensitive adhesive materials and/or web handling
• A four-year technical degree, Engineering preferred
• An open and cooperative management style to help drive cultural change
• A commitment to Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma and 5S principles
• Excellent organization, communication, and motivation skills
• The ability to develop and achieve operational goals and objectives
• The ability to utilize operational analytics to develop a data-driven decision-making culture
In addition, a certification in Certified Maintenance & Reliability (CMRP) and Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is preferred but not required.

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage effective day one as well as wellness programs, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and company matching 401(k).

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates 47 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement.

For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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