Production Manager

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Homewood, IL, USA
In-Office
85K-110K Annually
Senior level
Chemical
The Role
Manage daily manufacturing operations, production output, quality, shipping, resource allocation, employee scheduling, and productivity improvements. Lead production teams, monitor performance metrics, implement corrective actions, support Total Productive Maintenance, reduce waste and costs, address employee concerns, and improve processes and equipment. Collaborate across departments to resolve production issues and respond to customer quality complaints.
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Company 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!

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
  • Leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Inventory Control
  • Experience with Change Management
  • Previous experience within the Ink Industry

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture.   Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.

Skills Required

  • Five or more years of management or supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • Manufacturing, warehouse, and supervisory or managerial experience
  • Mechanical skills and knowledge of production processes
  • Strong math, oral, written, reading, and comprehension skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams while delivering performance metrics
  • Knowledge of manufacturing principles such as OEE, Lean, or TPM
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering or Management
  • SAP S/4HANA experience
  • Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma experience
  • Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups
  • Manufacturing program planning and coordination knowledge
  • Liquid or ink manufacturing knowledge
  • Leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment
  • Inventory control experience
  • Change management experience
  • Previous experience within the ink industry
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The Company
HQ: Schaumburg, IL
967 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

INX International Ink Co. produces and supplies ink and coatings for paper packaging, flexible packaging, rigid packaging, commercial printing, and digital printing applications in the United States and internationally. One of North America’s top three ink providers, INX focuses solely on formulations for printing, from basic chemistries to finished product. An industry leader in customizable visual solutions, INX International integrates product performance, technical service and technological development to provide our customers with the highest quality and most cost-effective ink and printing products. With a strong commitment to digital printing, INX Digital developed Evolve Advanced Digital Solutions, a program to assist conventional impact printers with the integration of digital inkjet printing into their company’s capabilities. Established in 1992, INX International is part of Sakata INX Corporation, a $1.3 billion company that has been producing inks since 1896. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, INX operates more than 25 plants in North America, and has over 50 locations on four continents.

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