Production Manager

INX International Ink Co.; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INX International Ink Co. is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations at one of our facilities. You will be responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet customer expectations and quality standards.

The role emphasizes efficiency, TPM/Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration across departments. The starting salary range is $100,000–$120,000 per year, with compensation based on experience, education, and geographic considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing, warehouse and supervisory experience.
• Mechanical skills and knowledge of production processes.
• Excellent math, written and oral communication for reports and manuals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer skills.
• Experience leading, coaching and delivering performance metrics.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing principles such as OEE, Lean or TPM.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Increase production capacity while minimizing costs and maintaining quality.
• Responsible for production output, quality and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources and utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies aligned with company initiatives and provide clear direction.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.

Skills

Management experience

Manufacturing knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

OEE

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Management)

Tools

MS Office

SAP S/4 Hana

Job 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!

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 running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increasing production, assets capacity & flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs & maintaining current quality standards
• Being responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping
• Allocating resources 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
• Encouraging a 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 targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Staying up-to-date with latest production management best practices and concepts
• Being committed/involved in the (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance System and Processes as a TPM Pillar Coordinator
• Collecting and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Addressing employees’ issues or grievances
• Supervising Production 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 skills in order to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (MS Office) and other computer skills
• Show prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team and delivering performance metrics
• Demonstrate strong 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-year college preferably in Engineering or Management
• SAP S/4 Hana Experience
• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma experience
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
• Manufacturing Program Planning and Coordination knowledge
• Liquid (Ink) Manufacturing knowledge