Department Manager - Automation & Productivity Focused

Department Manager

As Toppan Packaging continues to modernize and grow, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Department Manager to lead a key production team with a strong emphasis on driving productivity, operational discipline, and embracing automation. This role is responsible for achieving world-class safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while managing a diverse workforce. Experience in facilities with automation and robotics is a must, as this leader will be instrumental in scaling operational efficiency through technology.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure a safe working environment by leading proactive safety programs and complying with all relevant regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Drive productivity improvements and cost savings through the application of automation, robotics, and lean principles.
• Hire, train, and mentor a culturally diverse workforce across multiple shifts and production lines.
• Manage departmental KPIs including throughput, scrap, uptime, and labor efficiency. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts such as 5S, Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and digital workflow enhancements.
• Ensure robust quality control practices are upheld, including checks, audits, and adherence to GMP.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to drive uptime and successful integration of automation equipment.
• Create staffing schedules that optimize labor while meeting productivity and service goals.
• Coach, counsel, and manage performance with consistency and fairness. Partner with HR on complex issues.
• Communicate departmental updates, challenges, and successes to senior leadership regularly.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

This is an onsite position based out of our Huntley, IL Facility

We'd love to hear from you if :

Compensation :

The annual base salary range for this role is from $79,356 to $89,928.