Manufacturing Site Manager

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL

• Lead & develop a cross-functional team across production, engineering, quality, warehouse, & maintenance
• Build a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with Plasticade values
• Drive engagement, talent development, & workforce planning in partnership with HR
• Own plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQCDM)
• Execute site priorities to meet KPI goals (OEE, downtime, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, etc)
• Manage site budget, cost-saving initiatives, and EBITDA performance
• Ensure strong system implementation - including operational systems, process discipline, & adherence
• Lead & enhance systems that improve throughput, standardization, and reliability
• Identify & execute CI initiatives using Lean tools (Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, root cause analysis)
• Reduce waste, improve cycle times, & strengthen process stability
• Champion a safety-first culture; ensure full OSHA & regulatory compliance
• Drive a zero-defect mindset & standardization of procedures
• Support sustainability & waste-reduction initiatives

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with plastics manufacturing experience required
• 2+ years leading a site or plant operation
• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent experience in plastics manufacturing & site leadership
• Demonstrated success implementing & sustaining operational systems
• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence at all levels both written & verbal
• Experience with Lean/CI methodologies
• Proficiency with ERP systems & Microsoft Office suite

• Blow molding experience highly preferred
• Epicor EPR experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred

• Works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, and working on a computer.
• Frequently (multiple times a day) spends time in Production and Warehouse areas which includes prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must wear required PPE in the designated operations areas.
• Must be able to occasionally lift to 50 pounds.
• Potential for occasional travel, up to 10%.
• Compensation: $150k-$170k annually

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.