Job Description
Job DescriptionPlant Manager - Packaging Manufacturer
Title: Plant Manager - Packaging Manufacturer
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 + Bonus
Founded in the 1980s we are a mid sized packaging manufacturer that creates boxes, cartons, containers & flexible packaging solutions for a variety of industries including medical device, aerospace, healthcare, industrial and automotive. We have had steady headcount growth over the past few years as we continue to have stable operations and gain market share in the space. We are looking to find a seasoned Plant Manager with a strong background in the manufacturing space who has recent experience being a hands on leader as we like upper management to stay abreast on the daily operations of the plant.
What You Will Be Doing
1) Exceed P&L, safety, quality & on time delivery goals to keep customer satisfaction high
2) Conduct annual business planning & budgeting of the manufacturing plant
3) Drive continuous improvement in plant to exceed business objectives
4) Plan & forecast long term plans in a bid to increase the efficiency & profitability
5) Maintain safe working conditions, practices & good housekeeping of the plant
6) Improve methods & processes to improve productivity, reduce costs & improve quality
7) Understand bottlenecks that limit production & take necessary corrective action
8) Ensure flow of materials to meet production needs
What You Need for this Position
1) Bachelors degree in Engineering ideal
2) 5+ years in manufacturing environment or 10+ years in lieu of degree
3) Demonstrated supervisory experience of increased responsibility within the plant
4) Ability to navigate a P&L, budgeting principles & concepts to research budget discrepancies
5) Proven leadership in industrial manufacturing setting
6) Strong root cause problem solving background in manufacturing
7) Lean manufacturing and/or six sigma experience ideal
What's In It for You
Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ matching) and more!
IF interested can you provide an updated resume & salary requirements to JOSH.REIFMAN@CYBERCODERS.COM
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/18/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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