Department Manager

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:
Manages the successful manufacturing for all thermoformed products in the Device building. Manages, supervises, and leads all Device staff. Ensures the timely delivery of quality and cost effective packaging products.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversees the entire thermoforming production process in the Device building.
• Manages Manufacturing’s processes to ensure that all projects are planned and executed with quality in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Establishes schedules and priorities for all shifts. Ensures customer commitments are met.
• Supervises, mentors, and trains production staff.
• Plans, consults and brainstorms with staff; implements lean management principles.
• Leads process improvement teams to rigorously apply the lean process improvement methodologies to achieve business goals.
• Observes industrial processes, provides training, and establishes process improvements as needed.
• Keeps the Production Superintendent informed on the status of work on a regular basis and immediately reports problems and exceptions.
• Manages various capital projects within budget and on time.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Business or Manufacturing Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Eight Years manufacturing of thermoformed parts experience.
• Five years project management skills in plastics packaging in the thermoforming industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to properly prioritize activities and projects.
• Thermoforming Manufacturing equipment
• Basic Shop Equipment and hand tools
• Computers

This position is located out of Huntley, IL Facility and 100% onsite

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $80,000 to $120,000

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.