Production Manager

Sun Chemical Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical, a leader in packaging and graphic solutions, is seeking a Production Manager to lead our ink production facility. Focus on safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations while upholding high quality and fostering a high‑performance environment. Manage OTIF delivery, inventory targets, and regulatory compliance.

You will prepare operational reports, support QA, maintain labor relations, and drive continuous improvement alongside product development efforts for new opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (batch manufacturing preferred).
• Proven ability to set priorities, solve problems, meet deadlines, and manage budgets.
• Lean Six Sigma experience or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety — Champion a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Productivity — Plan and control daily manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements efficiently.
• Process Improvement — Troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, prevent delays.
• Cost Management — Monitor overtime and spending to stay within budget.
• Leadership — Coach and develop staff; address performance issues.
• Customer Value — Investigate root causes of complaints and address them.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Communicate with site departments and partners to meet goals.
• Talent Development — Hire, train, and motivate staff for production needs.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

As the Production Manager, you will lead all manufacturing operations within our ink production facility. Your focus will be on ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production while upholding high-quality standards and fostering a positive, high‑performance work environment. You will maintain process control integrity, meet on‑time‑in‑full (OTIF) delivery expectations, support customer needs, and achieve inventory targets.

This role is responsible for preparing operational reports, supporting quality assurance, maintaining strong labor relations, and handling essential administrative duties. You will play a critical role in meeting customer demand, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will coordinate product development efforts to support new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety — Champion a strong safety culture through training, accountability, and compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations. Leads adherence to safety and housekeeping standards through example, training, teamwork, and accountability.
• Productivity — Plan, coordinate, and control daily manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements efficiently and cost‑effectively. Identifies opportunities for Lean Six Sigma manufacturing techniques to improve processes and productivity.
• Process Improvement — Troubleshoot operational issues, recommend improvements, and prevent delays in production schedules.
• Cost Management — Monitor overtime, manage spending, and ensure operations stay within budget.
• Leadership — Lead, coach, and develop employees; address performance issues; and foster a fair, productive, and positive work environment.
• Customer Value — Investigate operational causes of customer complaints, determine root cause, implement remedy and monitor results.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Maintain strong communication with site departments and corporate partners to achieve goals and objectives.
• Talent Development — Hire, train, evaluate, and motivate staff to support production needs and long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• Prefer - Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (batch manufacturing preferred)
• Proven ability to set priorities, solve problems, meet deadlines, and manage budgets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP
• Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Schedule: Full‑time, primarily day shift with off‑shift support
• Direct Reports: 15
• Pay Range: $105,000 - $125,000

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.