Plant Manager Trainee

Logoplaste; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Plant Manager Trainee in Plainfield, IL, to support plant operations and learn about production and quality processes. Ideal for someone with manufacturing experience looking to advance into management, this role offers hands-on training. Candidates must be willing to relocate to U.S. plants. Full-time position with a salary of $70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Eagerness to grow into a leadership position.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support daily plant operations including production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Learn operational processes including quality checks and safety practices.
• Participate in improvement initiatives and help identify solutions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Logoplaste is currently seeking to recruit a Plant Manager Traiee to join our Team in Plainfield, IL.

The Plant Manager Trainee position is ideal for someone with some manufacturing experience who wants to grow into a leadership role. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn plant operations, production, quality, maintenance, and safety while supporting daily activities and gaining experience over time. Trainees will also gain exposure to plant-level financial performance and learn how to manage budgets and KPIs.

Candidates must be open to relocation to any of our U.S. plants.

Key Tasks &Activities...

• Support daily plant operations including production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Learn operational processes including quality checks, equipment uses, and safety practices.
• Rotate through departments to understand how different areas of the plant work together.
• Assist with data collection and reporting on production, downtime, and efficiency.
• Participate in improvement initiatives and help identify solutions for everyday issues.
• Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Take direction from leadership and participate in training sessions and meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed to support learning and operations.

Who we are looking for...

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Eagerness to grow into a leadership position.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Able to work flexible shifts if needed.

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Logoplaste is an equal opportunities employer, where the foundation of our culture and our drive is based on Diversity & Inclusion. At Logoplaste we are all unique and different, everyone is accepted and respected for who they are. This is our strength.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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