Production Manager

Resource-Label-Group; Addison Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite training and growth potential

Performance-based raises

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Wood Dale, IL plant and direct overall production operations. This role will shape safety culture, improve efficiency, and drive proactive engagement across the Deco Label facility.

The ideal candidate will have Lean Six Sigma experience, a minimum of six years leading a production team, and a strong background in continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Six (6) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts; apply concepts of algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Confers with management to establish production and quality standards, develop budgets and cost controls, and obtain data on products ordered.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities.
• Coordinates production with procurement, maintenance and quality control to optimize resources.
• Reviews reports to determine causes of nonconformity with specifications and problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods to eliminate problems and improve quality.
• Revises production schedules due to equipment failure or problems.
• Consults with engineering to modify machines for improved production and quality.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Production leadership

Continuous Improvement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Lift Truck Operator Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resource Label Group is seeking a Production Manager to join our team in Wood Dale, IL. This position will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Production teams. They will directly influence a positive work environment that drives a proactive culture of safety and employee engagement, while providing leadership to the overall operations of our Deco Label facility.

Responsibilities:

• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Synthesize complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data, while using intuition and experience to complement data. Design workflows and procedures.
• Generate creative solutions, translating concepts and information into images. Use feedback to modify designs & apply design principles, while demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully. Able to assess own strengths and weaknesses while striving to continuously build team knowledge and skills.
• Communicates change effectively; develops workable implementation plans. Builds commitment and overcomes resistance. Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Effectively develop and implement cost saving measures. Contribute to profits and revenue and conserve organizational resources.
• Have experience of utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools & techniques.
• Have a minimum 5 years’ experience leading a production team.
• Understand Continuous Improvement principles and can Manage CI projects.

Qualifications:

• A minimum six (6) related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Position may require a Lift Truck Operator’s Certification.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Posted Pay Range: $85,000 - $92,000

About Us

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, RLG provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

Pay Range

$85,000 - $92,000

Benefits Summary

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits -- Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth
  potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases