Plant Manager

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on driving results, developing people, and building high-performing teams? We are seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead all aspects of site operations at our Huntley, IL facility, to include Safety, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Logistics, Employee Engagement, and financial performance.

This role is responsible for delivering operational excellence through strong KPI management, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and cost optimization. The Plant Manager will play a critical role in fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and engagement while developing future leaders and supporting long-term organizational growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and people-focused leader who can balance day-to-day operational execution with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, employee development, and business performance.

What You’ll Do

• Support and contribute to a safety first culture with an unwavering commitment to zero harm
• Lead plant performance through KPIs focused on Safety, Quality, Production, Service, Cost, and People.
• Manage plant operations, budgets, expenses, and financial performance to meet operational and profitability goals.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support S&OP processes, including capacity planning, inventory optimization, and new product introductions.
• Build and lead a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other sites to support business objectives and customer expectations.
• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders and employees to strengthen organizational capability and succession planning.
• Support customer satisfaction through operational excellence in quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service.
• Promote open communication, employee engagement, and leadership development across the site.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations management. MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in Manufacturing Leadership, Plant Management or Operations discipline.
• Solid understanding of best practices in planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing plant financials, operational KPIs, and CI initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop leaders, build organizational capability, and support succession initiatives.
• Proven knowledge in leading a S&OP process and experience developing High Performing Teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Solid business and financial acumen managing budgets, costs, and operational performance.
• Ability to drive accountability, employee engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary: $140k - $165k

Schedule: Typical hours 8a - 5p, however needs to be flexible

Who is ProAmpac?

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering.

We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace.

At ProAmpac, our culture is key to our long-term success. We strive to be authentic as we live out the heritage of our small business culture. We value the connections we’ve created, and our employees feel empowered in their shared efforts to innovate successfully. ProAmpac was founded on the idea that a focus on material science will drive innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, supported by our five core values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, Impact –  that foster a culture of speed, simplicity, and self-confidence.