Plant Manager

Green Bay Packaging Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager for its new facility in Aurora, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of operations leadership experience, a technical degree, and strong skills in lean manufacturing. This role involves organizing production, maintaining quality, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness programs

401(k) matching

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Senior Operations Leadership experience preferred.
• Open management style to drive cultural change.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for organization and leadership in production.
• Focus on safety, quality, training, teamwork, and productivity.
• Develop operational goals and drive performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Organizational Skills

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Four-year technical degree

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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