Engineering Jobs in Old Mill Creek, IL
14 positions found
General Manager
Antioch, IL
$100,000 - $125,000 + Profit-Based Bonuses + 401(k) + Medical + Dental + Vision + Leadership Progression Opportunities
Are you an operations leader in the truck or heavy equipment industry looking to lead a large, high-performing dealership?
Do you want to take ownership of an established operation where your focus is on strengthening performance, supporting a large team, and continuing the success already built?
This is an opportunity to lead one of the company’s largest and most established dealership locations. With a team of over 100 employees and strong financial performance, the focus for the incoming General Manager is on maintaining operational excellence and continuing to build on an already successful foundation.
In this role, you’ll oversee service and parts operations while working closely with department managers to ensure the dealership continues to run efficiently and deliver excellent service to its customer base.
This role would suit someone with strong operational leadership experience in the truck, heavy equipment, or fleet space who is comfortable leading large teams and driving high standards across a busy dealership environment.
The Role:
- Oversee daily operations across service and parts departments
- Lead and support department managers across a large team
- Maintain strong operational performance and profitability
- Strengthen processes, training, and team development
The Person:
- Experience within the truck, heavy equipment, fleet, or dealership industry
- Strong operational leadership experience within large teams
- Proven ability to manage service and parts operations
- Strong leadership and team development skills
Key Words: Freightliner, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, International Trucks, Cummins Engines, Detroit Diesel, PACCAR, Class 8 Heavy-Duty Trucks, Fixed Operations, P&L Responsibility, Revenue Growth, EBITDA, Expense Control, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Market Penetration, Budgeting & Forecasting, ROI, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Compliance, Risk Management, Facility Management, Service Department Operations, Parts Department Management, Warranty Administration, Shop Productivity, Technician Recruitment, Repair Order (RO) Management
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who’s energized by innovation, automation, and continuous improvement. If you love transforming ideas into efficient, high-performing processes, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Champion automation projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products from design to full-scale production.
- Evaluate processes to identify inefficiencies, improve layouts, and deliver measurable cost savings.
- Partner with production teams to uphold quality, consistency, and safety standards.
- Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and elevate performance.
- Develop process enhancements that boost throughput, shorten cycle times, and cut operational costs.
- Assist with equipment selection, installation, and troubleshooting to maximize uptime and productivity.
- Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure operational clarity.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or automation.
- Strong foundation in Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and modern automation technologies.
- Proven track record managing projects and collaborating across teams.
- CAD experience (SolidWorks proficiency preferred).
- Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Innovation-Driven Culture – Be part of a team that embraces new technology and fresh ideas.
- Career Growth – Take ownership of impactful projects and continue building your expertise.
- Tangible Impact – See your work directly improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
If you’re ready to put your engineering expertise to work in a place where your ideas matter and your contributions drive real results, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description
About the Role:
The Maintenance Technician II provides a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process at Takeda's Round Lake, IL manufacturing site; maintains equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes at the Drug Delivery facility; ensures manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time; provides PM completion; constantly monitors during production to spot and solve issues before they affect production; provides a high level of to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; provides service on an emergency basis based on business needs, which will require working overtime, weekends and during plant shutdowns; familiarizes self with corporate specifications and plant SOP's governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP; adheres to all plant safety rules and direct others in the proper application of plant safety; drives innovation and continuous improvement, works independently and closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality groups to resolve issues.
You will work 6:00pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotating shift.
How you will Contribute:
- Accomplishes objectives with a great deal of autonomy
- Learns and understands corporate specifications and plant SOP's governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP
- Monitors assigned manufacturing lines and communicates with manufacturing to reduce down time
- Provides a high level of to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Reviews current PMs, verifies parts are in stock and completes PMs
- Builds and rebuilds machine assemblies
- Communicates equipment issues and work status to supervisor, manufacturing, and management per the plant's Stop and Fix guidelines
- Initiates work orders using the JD Edwards (JDE) CMMS system
- Performs PM work and assigns work related to the Galaxy process when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency; ensures proper completion of related documentation
- Notes in JDE or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment; initiates work orders, and provides additional documentation required to resolve issues; reviews equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems
- Shares knowledge and trains less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM's associated with the facility
- Learns to handle robots in all normal production modes; troubleshoots and identifies problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur
- Advances knowledge and capabilities through additional training
- Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed
- Takes a role in safe work practices and leads by example
- Reports unsafe conditions and practices per site requirements
- Maintains 100% on time completion of all required training
What you bring to Takeda:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required, plus 2+ years of experience or Associates degree or higher and 1+ years of related work experience
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that requires hearing protection
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special safety gear or gowning; will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body (Applies to roles in Filling Department only).
- May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
- Some Clean Room and/or cool/hot storage conditions. (Applies to roles in Filling Department only).
- May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin. (Applies only to product touch roles).
- May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
- Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
- Must be able to work non-traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Requires flexibility to work during off shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed.
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs, with assistance of material handling equipment and/or two-person lifts.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- Must be able to walk within and between quality rooms and packaging rooms, as well as throughout the entire plant.
- May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-Onsite
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
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Job Description
Build a stable career. Support your family. Help save lives.
At Takeda’s Round Lake site, the work you do every day helps patients living with severe and chronic diseases. As a Maintenance Technician II, you’ll keep our Mix, Fill, and Finishing operations running smoothly in our Drug Delivery facility - keeping critical manufacturing lines running so lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies can reach families around the world.
This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in reliability, safety, and solving problems fast—especially when production depends on it.
The hours for this role is 6:00PM – 6:30AM working on a 2-2-3 rotating shift.
Why this role matters
When equipment runs the way it should, patients get the therapies they’re counting on. You’ll help ensure lines are maintained and production-ready, complete preventative maintenance on time, and stay engaged during runs to spot and resolve issues before they impact quality or output. Your troubleshooting skills repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems will directly support consistent, high-performing operations in a GMP environment.
In this role, you will:
- Keep production equipment reliable and ready to run: Maintain filling lines and related equipment, monitor performance during production, and partner with Manufacturing to reduce downtime.
- Perform preventive maintenance and documentation: Review/prepare PMs (including parts verification), execute PMs on time, complete required records, and use JDE CMMS to initiate/track work orders and downtime.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment performance: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems; rebuild assemblies; analyze trends to eliminate recurring issues; escalate to Leads/Engineering when needed.
- Work safely, compliantly, and develop others: Follow corporate specs/SOPs and GMP expectations, lead by example on safe work practices (Stop & Fix), report unsafe conditions, complete all required training on time, and train/mentor less experienced technicians.
What you bring to Takeda:
We’re looking for people who take pride in their work and want a long-term career home.
- High school diploma/GED with 2+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree (or higher) with 1+ year; technical certifications a plus (3+ years manufacturing systems experience preferred).
- Prior experience in an FDA-regulated/GMP environment preferred, with strong documentation practices and attention to detail.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read/interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings (PLC knowledge or willingness to learn).
- Proficient with MS Word/Excel and JDE (or similar CMMS)
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver safe, high-quality medicines, and we prioritize the health and safety of our employees. In this role, you may:
- Able to work flexible or non-traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including some overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-shift coverage
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. (Removing all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment).
- Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that require hearing protection.
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs, with assistance of material handling equipment and/or two-person lifts.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
- May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin.
- May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
- Travel up to 5%
More About Us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-1
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
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Responsible for the safe maintenance of park rides, machinery and equipment.
Full-Time, Year Round, Hourly, paid weekly
Perks:
- Benefit options include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, and Group Auto and Home
- Retirement Benefits Include: 401K & Roth 401K
- Exclusive Employee Perks and Pricing for Season Passes and Tickets
Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions
- Perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
- Maintain, erect, repair and trouble-shoot various theme park rides and attractions
- Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
- Remove and/or replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
- Keep a daily duty log of maintenance work performed as well as accurate records of preventative maintenance
Qualifications:
- Should possess practical skill and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, such as: mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, carpentry, welding and small combustion engine repair and maintenance
- Must be able to trouble-shoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests and fellow Team Members
- Should have strong mechanical, electrical & hydraulic experience
- Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of mechanical devises
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 150ft., crawling and working in confined spaces and lifting up to 100 lbs. Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures. Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
- Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and tasks as assigned
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Must be 18 years or older
Responsible for the safe maintenance of park rides, machinery and equipment.
Full-Time, Year Round, Hourly, paid weekly
Perks:
- Benefit options include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, and Group Auto and Home
- Retirement Benefits Include: 401K & Roth 401K
- Exclusive Employee Perks and Pricing for Season Passes and Tickets
Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions
- Perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
- Maintain, erect, repair and trouble-shoot various theme park rides and attractions
- Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
- Remove and/or replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
- Keep a daily duty log of maintenance work performed as well as accurate records of preventative maintenance
Qualifications:
- Should possess practical skill and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, such as: mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, carpentry, welding and small combustion engine repair and maintenance
- Must be able to trouble-shoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests and fellow Team Members
- Should have strong mechanical, electrical & hydraulic experience
- Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of mechanical devises
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 150ft., crawling and working in confined spaces and lifting up to 100 lbs. Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures. Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
- Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and tasks as assigned
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Must be 18 years or older
Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations.
Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.
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Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Saravana Kumar, at 224-507-1183 Title: Materials Engineer Location: Onsite at Round Lake, IL Duration: 12 Months Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position.
Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Description: Responsible for coordinating all activities necessary to complete technical service requests within an agreed-upon timeline.
This includes material testing, extrusion and problem solving.
Requirements Able to operate and interpret data with the majority of the material characterization tools such as DSC, rheometer, TGA, DMA, Tensile tester, hardness tester, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, optical, SEM, etc.
No restriction in weight lifting of 50lb or so if needed when working in the extrusion lab for making pellets, film and tubing.
Execute protocols and write reports following procedures.
BS 8 years, MS 5 year, PhD 2 years in material science or engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
Experience working in the medical industry is preferred.
About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond.
The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer.
DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (2nd Shift) to join their team. This is a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is investing in reliable, safety-focused maintenance professionals who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who wants stable hours, modern equipment, and the chance to work in a technically engaging manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, freezers, pumps, gearboxes, and automated packaging lines.
- Troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systems.
- Supporting electrical systems including motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and industrial power distribution.
- Assisting with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, monitoring I/O, and identifying root causes of equipment faults.
- Documenting work completed using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Partnering with Production and Quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain food safety standards.
- Following all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, GMPs, and plant safety policies.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to ammonia refrigeration systems in an industrial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience supporting production equipment in a high-volume setting.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Strong safety mindset with hands-on troubleshooting capability.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
- Electrical and controls troubleshooting beyond basic mechanical repair.
- Background in automated food packaging or process manufacturing.
Compensation Range: $37/hr - $48/hr
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm)
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Maintenance Technicianlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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As a Case Associate, you’ll play a critical behind-the-scenes role ensuring client referrals, billing documentation and case files are processed efficiently and accurately. This is a contract-to-hire Case Associate opportunity where strong performers can grow into long-term positions while building valuable nonprofit and administrative experience.
What’s the job?
- Serve as administrative support for the care coordination team as a Case Associate
- Process new client referrals and prepare case documentation
- Maintain accurate client records and organized case files
- Enter program data and assist with billing and documentation
- Monitor and respond to client inquiries and communication
- Assist with intake and post-assessment administrative tasks
- Review documentation to ensure completeness and compliance
- Coordinate with external partners to resolve billing issues
- Support care coordinators, supervisors and leadership staff
- Participate in trainings and continuous learning opportunities
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Prior data entry experience required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
- Comfort handling confidential client information
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced administrative environment
- Billing system experience is a plus
- $17–$18/hour pay
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options
- Hands-on experience supporting community programs
- Collaborative team environment with mission-driven professionals
- Great opportunity to build administrative and case coordination experience
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
Due to continued growth and capacity expansion, Fischer Paper Products is currently seeking a full-time Manufacturing Operations Director to join our team. This role will work onsite full-time at our newly built headquarters in Antioch, IL.
This position will report directly to the President/Owner and will cover a broad base of responsibilities within a modern manufacturing environment. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow management team members to foster a strong, unified culture of synergy and cross-functional teamwork. You’ll get to take the business strategy and cascade it down with hands-on oversight of production, quality, safety, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and facilities.
This is a career-transforming opportunity for an individual who is passionate about developing teams, processes, systems, and growing together towards success!
Who We Are
With a 53-year history, Fischer Paper Products is a family company with more than three generations of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, food-safe paper packaging to nationally recognized customers in the foodservice industry.
Focused on building our future together, Fischer Paper Products is positioned for exciting growth – for the company and each of our 140 team members. We are a people-first organization with plans to grow to 200 team members over the next 3-5 years.
Our purpose is to be a trusted employer and supplier of choice, by doing what’s right for our team, our customers, and our community.
You will enjoy it here if you…
- Believe in the value of building strong working relationships
- Thrive in a high-growth and changing environment
- Delight in daily interactions with all levels of employees – in the office and on the production floor
- Are a fair and equitable leader who likes to help others succeed
- Find satisfaction in fostering engagement, cohesion, and personal connection
- Are passionate about establishing people, process, and technology structures for sustainable growth
- Love understanding how things work – and making them better
Position Overview
- Lead and assist with continuous growth year after year, through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manner.
- Manage and improve KPIs surrounding safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
- Overall responsibility for manufacturing budgets, capital expenditures, and financial performance.
- Utilize financial systems to manage cost standards, BOM’s, actual vs. estimated job cost, and to provide timely and accurate financial reports and cost controls.
- Drive improvements in supply chain; including demand planning, inventory, logistics, S&OP process, etc.
- Lead partnership and learning between departments and ensure best practices are implemented.
- Develop and implement operations strategies that improve execution and provide additional value to customers in a cost-effective manner.
- Devise and execute structural changes needed to ensure success; including staffing, scheduling, capacity planning, and asset utilization.
- Work cross-functionally to support the processes for qualifying new business, developing new products, approving new raw material suppliers, resolving customer complaints, and improving the customer experience.
- Actively seek ways in which to act as a role model; guiding, developing, and mentoring others within the Operations Department.
- Managerial responsibilities to include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management.
- Oversight of driving excellence in Food Safety and OSHA compliance, preventive maintenance, facilities housekeeping and sanitation, and overall representation of Fischer's brand image.
- Foster a high-performance culture of learning, growth, transparency, engagement, and inclusion.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Recent experience in the paper, packaging, printing, or converting industry required
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience
- 7+ years of management experience
- 5+ years leading cross-functional teams to drive transformational improvements
- Strong team development, change management, and facilitation skills
- PMP Project Management certification preferred
- Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certifications preferred
- Proven success driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Expertise in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated business partner and leadership skills with ability to scope and understand business needs and define and implement solutions
- Track record of building organizational synergies and aligned teams
- Professional, positive, and people-oriented approach
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
What We Offer
- Strong potential career advancement in the short and long-term
- A friendly, business casual work environment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + company sponsored Medical Reimbursement Program + 401(k) with employer matching + additional life and well-being offerings
- Anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually
If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about operational excellence — we want to hear from you!