Full-Time
Production Manager 1 or 2
Posted on 8/20/2025
Printpack
1,001-5,000 employees
Produces flexible and rigid packaging solutions
No salary listed
Eagle River, WI, USA
In Person
 Operations & Logistics (1) |
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- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in business administration, process management, operations, industrial engineering, engineering, or engineering management.
- Experience in process optimization, operations, or business management in a leadership role.
- Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
- Advanced skills in the use of data management tools to monitor progress toward goals.
- Certifications related to lean manufacturing.
- Direct all activities related to operations and production in accordance with PPK business plan and the strategic goals of the Company and business units.
- Collaborate with colleagues to achieve safety and environmental performance objectives for the plant and ensure food safety standards.
- Collaborate with department managers and set short/long-term production goals for the site.
- Direct and manage the overall production plan for the entire plant.
- Collaborate with functional area managers to determine materials, space, equipment, and personnel needs. Develop and implement processes, procedures, and assignments while being mindful of budget and cost constraints.
- Communicate the Company's strategic goals and vision for site.
- Evaluate performance against production goals and adjust allocations of resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, materials) as needed to optimize quality and quantity of components produced, market share of customers, quality of services provided, and cost-efficiency of operations.
- Review and analyze reports of key business performance data. Collaborate with management team on operations and maintain knowledge of current market trends and best practices for region and industry.
- Engage the team in supervising day-to-day operations.
- Provide strategic guidance and resources to troubleshoot highly complex issues related to departmental operations and customer service.
- Initiate engineering projects and new product launches, including submitting CEs.
- Lead lean improvement projects and act as the liaison between lean improvement personnel and their respective groups.
- Develop and lead the implementation of operational initiatives in support of Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing (e.g., department utilization improvement, process capability enhancement, customer satisfaction, employee involvement).
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Set and communicate standards, deploy resources, and achieve clear and measurable performance expectations for the operation.
- Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively apply MS Excel and other analysis tools to real-world problem-solving.
- Must be flexible, innovative, and comfortable with setting your own priorities.
- Polished presentation, business acumen, and facilitation skills.
- Good understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience with high-volume operations.
- Unwavering adherence to all applicable EHS, Quality and Food Safety procedures and protocols.
- Full support of the Quality and Food Safety programs.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Change Agent experience.
Printpack makes flexible and rigid packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and agricultural products. It produces films, bags, pouches, and containers and works with customers to create customized packaging solutions that fit specific needs. The packaging is designed to protect and preserve contents while also supporting brand identity through design and branding. The company differentiates itself through strong quality, reliable customer service, and close collaboration with clients to deliver tailored packaging across a wide range of packaging types in a competitive market. Its goal is to provide tailored, protective packaging solutions that help customers protect their products and strengthen their brands, building a loyal customer base.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bloomington upgrades boost efficiency for pet food bags from Q1 2026.
- Multi-market expansion targets lawn, garden, and wellness segments.
- Sustainability innovations meet D4R goals across food industries.
What critics are saying
- Elgin closure eliminates 111 jobs starting January 5, 2026.
- Hendersonville shutdown lays off 90 workers by end of 2025.
- Pregis expansion in Elgin captures Printpack's food customers.
What makes Printpack unique
- Bloomington facility excels as Bagging and Pouching Center of Excellence.
- Printpack Preserve offers recyclable structures for store drop-off programs.
- Strategic Sirane partnership produces EarthPouch recyclable paper packaging.
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Printpack increases capabilities at Bloomington facility. January 21, 2026 ATLANTA, GA - Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible and specialty rigid packaging, has successfully completed a significant investment in new equipment and capabilities at its Bloomington, Indiana facility. The strategic investment delivers multiple equipment upgrades that significantly increase efficiency and quality, along with new bag-making machines and enhanced slitting capabilities. This expansion transforms the Bloomington facility into Printpack's Bagging and Pouching Center of Excellence, reinforcing the company's ongoing commitment to serving the evolving needs of diverse market segments. The Bloomington plant will initially target providing large format bags for pet food, while being well positioned to support additional markets such as lawn and garden, bulk food products, personal & home care, health & wellness, and other adjacent markets starting in Q1 of 2026. This multi-market approach allows Printpack to leverage specialized expertise across various industry segments that require high-quality bagging and pouching solutions. "This investment allows us to better support our customers' growth and expand together with them across multiple industries," explained Jorge Velasco, Vice President, New Markets and Growth. "Now that our upgraded capabilities are fully operational in Bloomington, we have top-notch technology to serve evolving market segments with the innovative packaging solutions they demand." The expanded capabilities are now producing a comprehensive portfolio of packaging formats, including stand-up pouches, Box Pouch(R) and quad seal large format bags. The investment also supports Printpack's commitment to sustainability through its Printpack Preserve(TM) line of packaging solutions. Featuring enhanced heating and cooling systems, reduced stretching and distortion, and superior tension control, Bloomington now houses the most state-of-the-art equipment in the U.S. These advanced capabilities produce crisp, flat bags that offer enhanced ease of filling for customers and deliver industry-leading performance. Printpack continues to lead in sustainable innovations, offering recyclable structures designed for store drop-off programs and certified circular content options. The company remains actively engaged in developing new solutions in the design for recyclability (D4R) space to help brands meet and exceed their sustainability goals. "The continuously growing emphasis on sustainability across multiple industries has driven us to enhance our offerings with expanded capabilities and our Printpack Preserve(TM) product line," noted Megan Robison, Sustainability Director. "This investment enables us to deliver the innovative, recyclable packaging solutions that meet consumers' needs." About printpack. Printpack is a leading manufacturer of flexible, specialty rigid, and health packaging. For nearly 70 years, the company has helped brands raise their retail visibility and improve brand footprint to capture and retain market share. Printpack combines its unique insights into consumer preferences along with forward-looking technological capabilities to bring striking and effective packaging to life. Founded on principles of integrity and teamwork, Printpack is privately held and continues to set industry standards for excellence. To learn more, please visit printpack.com.
Elgin packaging shock as Printpack plant axes 111 local jobs. Printpack Inc. is shutting down its Elgin manufacturing facility, a move that will wipe out 111 jobs and phase out a decades-long local operation. The Atlanta-based packaging company says it will wind down the plant over roughly six months, with layoffs slated to begin on Jan. 5, 2026. Company response and timeline. In a company statement, chief operating officer Jack Austin acknowledged the human toll of the decision, saying, "It is never easy to make decisions that affect the lives and livelihoods of our associates," while praising Elgin workers for their professionalism. As reported by the Daily Herald, Austin traveled to the Elgin plant in early November to deliver the news in person. The closure details were also laid out in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state. Company footprint and what's changing. Printpack currently operates 17 facilities across North America and lists about 3,200 associates on its website. The Elgin operation dates back to a 1978 acquisition, and industry coverage flagged the WARN notice and the Jan. 5, 2026 layoff start date, according to Packaging Dive. Company materials from Printpack and its Printpack history say the firm first acquired the Elgin plant in 1978 and has since grown into a multi-state operator. Elgin's mixed manufacturing picture. The shutdown lands in the middle of a very different kind of year for packaging in Elgin. In September, Pregis opened a large paper-converting center that the company said would add more than 500 jobs. That contrast, a big local hiring surge at one packaging player while another prepares to exit, highlights how demand and capacity are shifting in the region's packaging sector, according to local reporting from Shaw Local. What workers are being offered. Printpack says it will offer transfer opportunities for associates who want to move to other company locations. The company also plans to provide severance packages and career-transition support as the Elgin operation winds down. Trade coverage noted the company stressed an orderly transition and that Austin met with employees in November to walk through the plan. For more detail on the transition package and schedule, see the company statement cited in industry coverage by Plastics Today. Legal notice and next steps. The closure was formally disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the state of Illinois. The WARN Act requires employers to alert state officials and affected workers about large-scale layoffs, and the state maintains a public list of monthly filings. The notice sets the official timeline that activates eligibility for certain job-loss services and unemployment assistance as the company moves through its six-month wind-down, according to the archived WARN reports on Illinois workNet.
Printpack shutters Elgin facility, cuts 111 jobs. The Atlanta packaging manufacturer will close its Illinois operation by April. Layoffs will begin January 2026, the company said in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification. Printpack Printpack Inc. will shutter its Elgin, IL, manufacturing facility, eliminating 111 jobs as the Atlanta-based packaging giant grapples with what it describes as "ongoing operational challenges." The closure, detailed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with Illinois last month, marks a consolidation move for the 68-year-old company, which operates 17 facilities in North America and employs 3,200 workers. The layoffs at the flexible packaging plant are scheduled to begin on Jan. 5, 2026, and conclude by April, according to the WARN notice. The Elgin facility specializes in producing flexible packaging materials, which are part of Printpack's portfolio that includes both flexible and specialty rigid packaging solutions. Founded in 1956, Printpack has built a substantial presence in the packaging industry with facilities spanning multiple states.
Flexible and rigid packaging maker Printpack Inc. is closing the company's manufacturing plant in North Carolina, a move that could impact nearly 100 workers.
CHARLOTTE – Atlanta-based Printpack will layoff 90 workers and close its Hendersonville location at the end of the year, according to paperwork filed with the N.C. Department of Commerce. The plant, which has been operating since the mid-1970s, makes labels for water bottles and candy wrappers among other things, says Robin Potter, a human resources worker and 40-year company employee. [Ninety-eight layoff notices have been filed thus far across the state in 2023. More than 8,500 workers have been affected.]Printpack is offering limited opportunities to some employees to transfer to other locations based on skills and needs at those places. It is a nonunion plant