Manufacturing Manager - Die Cutting/Converting Manufacturer
Michael Page International
- Lemont, Illinois
- 3 days ago
- $100,000–$125,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Experience with equipment such as Bobst die cutters, folder-gluers, or similar converting machinery. 5+ years of leadership experience within folding carton, paperboard packaging, or a related converting environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lemont, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job Title
Production Manager
Job Description
Lead, coach, and develop production teams across converting operations. Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily workflow to meet production targets. Ability to work shift hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM. Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards. Optimize machine performance, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Troubleshoot equipment, material, and production issues. Coordinate with printing, shipping, and planning teams to ensure on-time delivery. Maintain a safe, organized workplace and reinforce safety best practices. Monitor production metrics, conduct quality audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
5+ years of leadership experience within folding carton, paperboard packaging, or a related converting environment. Strong knowledge of die-cutting, folder-gluing, windowing, and finishing operations. Experience with equipment such as Bobst die cutters, folder-gluers, or similar converting machinery. Proven ability to lead teams, improve performance, and build a positive culture. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. Sponsorship is not provided.
What's on Offer
Base salary $100,000 - $125,000 depending on experience. 3 weeks PTO. 1 week sick time. 3 floating holidays. 401k with employer match. Health benefits through BCBS.
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Operations Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Lemont
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Ben Aldrich
Job Reference: JN-082026-7084703
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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