Plant Manager
Randstad USA, Bolingbrook, IL, United States
Plant Manager | Packaging Operations, Leadership & Production Excellence
Location: Bolingbrook, IL. Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 24/6 Production Environment (as needed). Salary: $150,000-$195,000/year.
Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Bolingbrook, IL. This role oversees all plant operations in a fast-paced paper converting and packaging manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are consistently met while driving profitability and operational excellence. This is a senior leadership role responsible for aligning shop floor execution with business strategy.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum:
5-10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
strong background in paper converting, folding cartons, or packaging manufacturing
Experience managing plant operations, teams, and production performance
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Amtech, Encore, etc.)
strong understanding of quality systems, compliance, and regulatory standards
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
strong financial acumen (budgeting, cost control, CAPEX planning)
Hands-on leadership style with ability to drive accountability
Work Environment
High-volume manufacturing facility (24/6 operations)
Fast-paced, production-driven environment
Combination of office leadership and floor presence ("walk-the-floor" style)
Exposure to machinery, noise, and industrial operations
Compensation & Benefits
$150K-$195K salary
Direct hire executive-level opportunity
Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) + HSA
PTO + Paid Holidays
Company-paid Life Insurance + STD/LTD
strong leadership culture with long-term growth potential
Responsibilities
Lead all day-to-day plant operations including
sheeting, printing, die-cutting, and folding/gluing
Drive production efficiency, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Oversee
preventative and predictive maintenance programs
to minimize downtime
Manage plant budgets, labor, materials, and overall P&L performance
Ensure compliance with
OSHA, EPA, FDA, and food safety regulations
Lead quality initiatives including
GMP, HACCP, CAPA, and QMS systems
Support audit readiness for
SQF, BRCGS, and customer audits
Implement continuous improvement strategies (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction)
Maintain full traceability of materials and production processes
Recruit, train, and develop plant personnel and leadership teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and corporate leadership
Maintain a strong safety culture with focus on zero incidents
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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Location: Bolingbrook, IL. Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 24/6 Production Environment (as needed). Salary: $150,000-$195,000/year.
Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Bolingbrook, IL. This role oversees all plant operations in a fast-paced paper converting and packaging manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are consistently met while driving profitability and operational excellence. This is a senior leadership role responsible for aligning shop floor execution with business strategy.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum:
5-10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
strong background in paper converting, folding cartons, or packaging manufacturing
Experience managing plant operations, teams, and production performance
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Amtech, Encore, etc.)
strong understanding of quality systems, compliance, and regulatory standards
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
strong financial acumen (budgeting, cost control, CAPEX planning)
Hands-on leadership style with ability to drive accountability
Work Environment
High-volume manufacturing facility (24/6 operations)
Fast-paced, production-driven environment
Combination of office leadership and floor presence ("walk-the-floor" style)
Exposure to machinery, noise, and industrial operations
Compensation & Benefits
$150K-$195K salary
Direct hire executive-level opportunity
Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) + HSA
PTO + Paid Holidays
Company-paid Life Insurance + STD/LTD
strong leadership culture with long-term growth potential
Responsibilities
Lead all day-to-day plant operations including
sheeting, printing, die-cutting, and folding/gluing
Drive production efficiency, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Oversee
preventative and predictive maintenance programs
to minimize downtime
Manage plant budgets, labor, materials, and overall P&L performance
Ensure compliance with
OSHA, EPA, FDA, and food safety regulations
Lead quality initiatives including
GMP, HACCP, CAPA, and QMS systems
Support audit readiness for
SQF, BRCGS, and customer audits
Implement continuous improvement strategies (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction)
Maintain full traceability of materials and production processes
Recruit, train, and develop plant personnel and leadership teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and corporate leadership
Maintain a strong safety culture with focus on zero incidents
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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