Production Superintendent

Primary Location: Kankakee

Location:

Kankakee, IL, US, 60901

Remote or On-Site: On-Site

Req ID #: 6194

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Production Superintendent – Kankakee, IL

We are seeking an experienced Production Superintendent to lead ink manufacturing operations at our Kankakee facility. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production while ensuring high product quality and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who can develop teams, optimize processes, and consistently meet customer and business expectations.

What You’ll Do

Lead all production operations and equipment related to ink manufacturing.
Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Plan, schedule, and execute production activities to meet demand in a cost‑effective manner.
Identify and resolve operational, process, and facility issues to improve efficiency and quality.
Manage manufacturing spend against budget and adjust resources based on production volume.
Directly lead and develop a team of supervisors and production employees (3 direct reports; one per shift).
Address employee relations, training, performance management, and workforce planning needs.
Investigate customer issues from an operational perspective and implement corrective actions.
Partner with internal teams and NACS to resolve issues affecting end‑use customers.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; batch manufacturing preferred.
Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and production teams.
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and control costs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.

Why Join Us

Lead a critical manufacturing operation with visible impact.
Work in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment.
Opportunity to influence continuous improvement and team development.

3 direct reports, 1 supervisor per shift

Production Superintendent $100,000-$125,000

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.