Packaging Manager LindFast Solutions Group Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Manufacturing management Teamwork Manufacturing facility experience Team development Process management Full Job Description LindFast Solutions Group, North America's leading master distributor of fasteners, is a growing, customer-focused organization supporting multiple brands and facilities across the country. As part of our "One LSG" strategy, we take a unified approach to serving customers while leveraging the strengths of our teams and operations. Backed by long-term investment and a commitment to operational excellence, LindFast Solutions Group is focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences through collaboration, accountability, and strong alignment between sales and operations.

Location:

Elgin, IL branch, with occasional travel to other LSG locations as business needs require

Reports To:

VAS Operations Manager Pay Rate:

$60-80k plus bonus Position Summary LindFast Solutions Group is seeking a hands-on Packaging Manager to lead the day-to-day packaging operations at an assigned LSG facility. Reporting to the VAS Operations Manager, this role is responsible for translating the One LSG VAS operating model into consistent site-level execution. The Packaging Manager will lead people, workflow, productivity, quality, safety, equipment use, workplace organization, and customer-specific requirements on the packaging floor. This position serves as the primary site-level leader and plays a critical role in improving throughput, reducing delays and defects, maintaining operational discipline, and building a safe, connected, accountable, and customer-focused team, while developing future leaders to support the continued growth of the business. What You'll Do As the Packaging Manager, you will provide: Site-Level Operational Leadership

• Lead daily packaging operations with clear site level goals, action plans, and operating expectations.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor and respond quickly to operational issues, constraints, equipment and employee needs
• Promote collaboration, accountability, urgency, and a One LSG operating culture throughout the site
• Develop employees to perform at a high level, while developing future leaders to help grow the business.
• Maximize operational efficiencies and asset utilization. Production Planning & Workflow Execution
• Assign employees to equipment based on workload, skill requirements, due dates, and available capacity
• Assign workload based on business needs while managing peak efficiency
• Remove barriers that prevent jobs from moving efficiently
• Support load-leveling requests across the LSG VAS network as directed by the VAS Operations Manager Quality Control & Customer Requirements
• Execute proper quality management system requirements including job set up, in-process checks, final inspection, and other established quality-control measures
• Ensure non-conforming work is identified, contained, documented, and moved to the proper quarantine location
• Partner with Quality to investigate defects, rework, scrap, and customer complaints and implement corrective actions
• Execute customer specific work instructions and SOP's. What We're Looking For
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in packaging, manufacturing, distribution, or other value-added services
• Demonstrated experience managing daily production, labor assignments, productivity goals, quality control, and on-time completion
• Working knowledge of lean operations, 5S, process improvement, root-cause problem solving, equipment safety, and quality control
• Strong floor leadership, communication, coaching, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, packaging instructions, quality requirements, production schedules, and equipment manuals
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP/WMS systems, production reporting, and performance dashboards
• Ability to work on the floor, flex hours as operational needs require, and occasionally travel between LSG facilities What Success Looks Like
• Daily packaging priorities are clearly communicated, appropriately staffed, and completed safely and on time
• Productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization consistently meet established site goals
• Quality controls are executed, resulting in fewer defects, less rework, lower scrap, and stronger customer performance
• Employees are trained, qualified, accountable, and cross-trained to support workload changes and business growth
• Equipment, floor layouts, staging areas, and work cells support safe and efficient operations Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to lead and shape site-level VAS and packaging operations within a growing strategic business
• Direct impact on employee development, safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth
• Visible leadership role working closely with the VAS Operations Manager, site leadership, and cross-functional partners
• Long-term career growth within a growing organization
• Ability to help build the future of

One LSG Value Added Services Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person