Production Leader – Lean Ops, ISO & Safety

Sun Chemical Corporation; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a seasoned production leader to manage ink manufacturing operations. You will drive production planning, cost control, and quality initiatives, while coordinating with multiple departments to meet customer demand.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong SAP and Excel skills, and a proven track record in Lean/Six Sigma environments. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent with 7+ years in manufacturing preferred.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Strong data-driven approach to optimization and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong math aptitude and problem solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, organizing, and controlling of production, coordinating with other departments to meet customer requirements.
• Ensures production schedules are executed cost‑effectively, recommends process or schedule improvements, and justifies decisions.
• Initiates plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through effective use of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Resolves process and facility problems, preventing operational delays.
• Develops, reviews, updates, and implements production planning, including continuous improvement initiatives (Six Sigma, 5S, Lean).
• Reviews analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward company goals.
• Manages spend against budget and controls spend related to changes in production volume.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

BS in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline

Equivalent work experience of 7+ years in lieu of a degree

5+ years of manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a seasoned production leader to manage ink manufacturing operations. You will drive production planning, cost control, and quality initiatives, while coordinating with multiple departments to meet customer demand.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong SAP and Excel skills, and a proven track record in Lean/Six Sigma environments. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential.