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General Manager - Plastics

General Manager - Plastics

JobotCarol Stream, IL, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

General Manager opportunity available with growing plastics manufacturing company! (Base + Bonus)

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Marcus Curiel

Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.

Salary : $180,000 - $215,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a flexible packaging company servicing the United States and Canada, and we specialize in polyethylene film extrusion and bag converting. As a customized solution provider and by working through a vast network of distributors, we quickly and efficiently serve many end use markets, including food service, healthcare, agriculture, commercial properties, manufacturing, education, governmental agencies and more. Join our growing team! We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

We are growing and looking for a General Manager to join our team!

Why join us?

  • Strong company culture.
  • Competitive compensation package – base + bonus.
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, and scheduling.
  • Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve key performance metrics (OEE, throughput, scrap reduction, on-time delivery, and cost control).
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and industry regulations (e.g., SQF, FDA, ISO if applicable).
  • Partner with HR and department heads to hire, train, and develop team members—promoting a safe, efficient, and positive work environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and plant P&L management to ensure operational and financial targets are met.
  • Collaborate with sales, customer service, and engineering teams to align production capabilities with customer demand and product innovation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, fostering a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders to support business growth and service excellence.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management, with at least 5 years in a plant leadership or general management role.
  • Proven experience in plastic extrusion, film converting, or flexible packaging manufacturing strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success managing production teams in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and P&L ownership.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems, Lean / Continuous Improvement principles, and production metrics reporting.
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