Plant Manager Aurora, IL

Plant Manager job at Green Bay Packaging Inc. Aurora, IL. Position Overview

Green Bay Packaging continues to grow and has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager at its newly built manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois. The operation consists of a 74,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility with hot melt adhesive coaters and slitting machines. We operate two shifts, 5 days a week with approximately 30 hourly employees.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the organization and leadership of the production environment, working with manufacturing management to build an atmosphere committed to superior quality and service. The primary areas of responsibility including, but are not limited to safety, quality, training, teamwork, and productivity.

• 10+ years of Senior Operations Leadership experience, preferably with adhesive coatings and pressure sensitive adhesive materials and/or web handling
• A four-year technical degree, Engineering preferred
• An open and cooperative management style to help drive cultural change
• A commitment to Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma and 5S principles
• Excellent organization, communication, and motivation skills
• The ability to develop and achieve operational goals and objectives
• The ability to utilize operational analytics to develop a data-driven decision-making culture
• In addition, a certification in Certified Maintenance & Reliability (CMRP) and Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is preferred but not required.

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage effective day one as well as wellness programs, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and company matching 401(k).

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin container board mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates 47 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement.

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