Production Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

INX International is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations at one of our facilities in the United States. You will plan, organize and direct daily activities to meet or exceed customer expectations while driving efficiency and cost controls.

The role requires strong leadership, TPM/Lean knowledge and a track record of improving production metrics. Starting salary range is $100,000–$120,000 annually; actual compensation based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, and supervision.
• Strong math, reporting, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run daily operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Increase production capacity and efficiency while controlling costs.
• Ensure production output, quality, and on-time shipping.

Skills

Management/leadership

Manufacturing principles (OEE/Lean/TPM

Mechanical skills

Math and reporting

Microsoft Office

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Compensation: USD 85,000 - USD 110,000 - yearly

Company Description

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We’re globally recognized for our innovation, and we’re A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members.

We’re actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

Job Description

This role offers a starting range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations.

We are seeking a Production Manager to work at one of our facilities. INX's location makes the ink on 100% of all beer and beverage cans manufactured in the United States.As Production Manager you will be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, directing and runningoptimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increasingproduction, assets capacity & flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs & maintaining current quality standards
• Beingresponsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping
• Allocatingresources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implementing strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitoring operations and trigger corrective actions
• Encouraginga trusting relationship within workgroup and promote cross-functionality between all departments
• Developing systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targetsto ensure effective return on assets
• Stayingup-to-date with latest production management best practices and concepts
• Being committed/involved in the (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance System and Processesas a TPM Pillar Coordinator
• Collecting and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Addressing employees’ issues or grievances
• SupervisingProduction dept. employees and coordinates employee schedules
• Directing the development of new and improved methods, tools, equipment and procedures
• Assessing customer quality complaints and quality reports as it pertains to production
• Working with department supervisors to develop solutions for problems & improve Production efficiencies

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Have 5 or more years of management or supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Have manufacturing, warehouse and supervisory/managerial experience
• Demonstrate mechanical skills and knowledge of Production processes
• Have excellent math skills, as well as oral, written, reading and comprehension skillsin order to write reports,business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate proficiencywith Microsoft Suite programs (MS Office) and other computer skills
• Show prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team and delivering performance metrics
• Demonstratestrong skills, knowledge, and capability in Manufacturing principles such as OEE, Lean, or TPM

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have:

• Have an bachelor degree or equivalent from a 4-yearcollege preferably in Engineering or Management
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
• Manufacturing Program Planning and Coordination knowledge
• Liquid (Ink) Manufacturing knowledge
• Leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience with Inventory Control
• Experience with Change Management
• Previous experience within the Ink Industry

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.