Extrusion

Plant Superintendent | Winchester, KY | $120K–$135K + 25% Bonus | Manufacturing Leadership

⚙️ Plant Superintendent

📍 Winchester, KY | 100% Onsite
💼 Mid-Level Leadership | Full-Time
📅 Active Search | 1 Opening

💲 Salary Range: $119,760 – $134,730 + Quarterly Bonus (up to 25%)
🚚 Relocation: Full package available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not supported

🌟 The Opportunity

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on driving performance, developing teams, and optimizing production excellence?

We’re seeking an experienced Plant Superintendent to lead operations at a 24/7 manufacturing facility producing high-quality plastic products. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role offers the chance to shape safety culture, elevate operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding results across production, quality, and workforce engagement.

If you’re passionate about leading people, improving processes, and creating a best-in-class plant culture — this is the opportunity to make your mark.

🔧 What You’ll Do

🏭 Operational Leadership

  • Lead daily production activities across a high-performance plastics manufacturing environment.

  • Drive excellence in safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and productivity.

  • Implement lean manufacturing practices including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

  • Partner with the Plant Manager to develop strategies that meet business goals and customer commitments.

👥 Team Development & Engagement

  • Inspire, coach, and develop a diverse team of supervisors and operators.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Lead training and team-building initiatives to enhance skills and performance.

  • Support employee relations in collaboration with HR to build a positive, inclusive workplace.

📊 Process Optimization

  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve equipment reliability and production flow.

  • Manage plant metrics and report results to leadership, using data-driven insights to drive decisions.

  • Support capital projects and process upgrades to advance plant capabilities.

💰 Financial & Strategic Performance

  • Assist with budget development and ensure operations meet productivity and cost targets.

  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all regulatory standards.

  • Develop workflow policies that balance safety, efficiency, and quality.

✅ What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (Engineering or Plastics preferred).

  • 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in plastics, injection molding, or extrusion.

  • Proven success in leadership roles within a production environment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, analysis, and presentations.

  • Strong communication and public speaking skills — comfortable leading teams and training sessions.

  • Integrity, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence.

💪 What Success Looks Like

✔ You create a culture where safety, quality, and productivity go hand-in-hand.
✔ Your teams are engaged, motivated, and proud of their work.
✔ You deliver measurable results in plant performance and cost optimization.
✔ You act as a trusted partner to senior leadership — driving continuous improvement at every level.

🌱 Why Join

This is your opportunity to take ownership of a key leadership role in a stable, growing organization that values teamwork, integrity, and operational excellence. You’ll have the autonomy to make impactful decisions, the resources to innovate, and the support to succeed.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance & Retirement Plans

  • Paid Time Off & Holidays

  • Performance-Based Bonus (Quarterly Payouts)

  • Relocation Support for Qualified Candidates

  • Career Growth in a Global Manufacturing Environment

🧭 Interview Process

1️⃣ Initial Interview with Recruiter
2️⃣ Hiring Manager Review & Next Steps

 

Senior R&D Engineer – Thermoformed Packaging | Franklin Park, IL | $140K–$165K + Full Relocation

Sr. R&D Engineer – Thermoformed Packaging

📍 Location: Franklin Park, IL, USA (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Base Salary: $140,000 – $165,000
🎁 Signing Bonus: Negotiable
🚚 Relocation Package: Full
🌍 Travel: Up to 40% (mostly domestic)
🛑 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Thermoformed Packaging division. Reporting to the R&D Director, you will play a key role in developing, designing, and qualifying new thermoplastic materials and processes for consumer-based packaging applications. This position requires deep expertise in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, and material processing to drive innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in plastic materials processing for consumer packaging.

  • Lead R&D projects from concept to commercialization, with a focus on sustainable packaging solutions.

  • Provide recommendations on manufacturing equipment to support current and future business needs.

  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, OEMs, and suppliers to solve complex technical challenges.

  • Drive growth initiatives by identifying new technologies and opportunities for improved productivity and capacity.

  • Originate and champion new ideas aligned with the company’s innovation and technology strategy.

  • Lead capital projects and technical integrations to enhance product performance.

  • Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment.

  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications – Must Haves

  • B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science.

  • 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing and processing (extrusion, thermoforming, tooling).

  • Strong working knowledge of PET, PP, HIPS, and PE resins plus additives.

  • Experience in coatings and lamination on rigid sheet is a plus.

  • Proven results leading capital projects in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience collaborating with OEMs and suppliers.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and project leadership.

Preferred Traits:

  • Background in consumer-based food packaging.

  • Results-driven, self-starter with a positive attitude.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Effective written and verbal communicator.

  • Inquisitive and innovative, with a passion for new technologies.

Interview Process

  1. 30-min recruiter screen with Internal recruiter.

  2. 1-hour video interview with hiring manager.

  3. 1-hour panel interview with the team, potential onsite visit.

Company Culture & Perks

We design and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions that serve the food, retail, and medical sectors. From snacks and condiments to healthcare items and pet food, our packaging protects products while promoting a healthier planet.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Retirement Plans

  • Paid Time Off

  • Equity Opportunities

  • Work From Home Flexibility

  • Additional Perks (e.g., relocation, growth opportunities)