Top 535 continuous improvement manager Jobs in aurora, il

Supply Chain Category Manager
Silgan Closures —Downers Grove, IL
- $125,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Truckload Operations Manager
Envoy Logistics, Inc. —Oak Brook, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Regional Operations Manager
Worldpac —Burr Ridge, IL
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Production Supervisor
BATAVIA CONTAINER —Batavia, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Product Development Manager
H+K International, Inc. —Aurora, IL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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CMM Programmer
ERA Industries LLC —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $33 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Control Technician (NIGHT SHIFT) for CNC Manufacturing
WPA Works LLC —Elgin, IL
- $22 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Control Manager
RTC —Romeoville, IL
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Director, Maintenance (IL)
Hyundai Translead —Joliet, IL
- $112,450 - $135,065 a year
- Email
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing - Batavia, IL
EAGLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING —Batavia, IL
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- English
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Quality Assurance Manager
Lithotype —Bolingbrook, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Quality Control Technician (NIGHT SHIFT) for CNC Manufacturing
WPA Works LLC —Elgin, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manufacturing Plant Manager
JIT Synergy —Geneva, IL
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Control Technician - 2nd shift
Real Good Food Company —Bolingbrook, IL
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Regional Medical Gas Specialist- Competitive Pay Rates
Advocate Aurora Health —Oak Brook, IL
- $47.50 - $71.25 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Pediatrics
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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4d
Production Lead I- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift
Maker's Pride —Geneva, IL
- $20.80 - $23.40 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Gear Systems Engineering Manager
Accelera —Elmhurst, IL
- $54.81 - $74.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Master's degree
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2nd Shift Production Manager - Fragrance Contract Manufacturing
Confidential —Bensenville, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Manager Turbine Support
Constellation Energy —Warrenville, IL
- $162,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 8 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
4d
Principal Turbine Services Fleet Specialist
Constellation Energy —Warrenville, IL
- $158,400 - $176,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 8 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Supply Chain Category Manager

Silgan Closures -
Downers Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$125,000 - $135,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Stakeholder engagement
Supply chain cost analysis
Category management
Spreadsheets
Procurement financial analysis
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Bachelor's degree
Cost reduction analysis
Procurement contract negotiation
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication
Excel data analysis
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leadership – We Are Silgan.

Supply Chain Category Manager – Direct Material | Silgan Closures – Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Area)

Join Silgan Closures, a global Fortune 500 leader in sustainable packaging, as a Supply Chain Category Manager in our Downers Grove, IL office. This strategic sourcing and procurement role manages high-value direct material categories including Resin, Colorant, and Plastisol across North American manufacturing operations.

This role is critical to cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply chain strategy, directly impacting profitability and operational efficiency. The Category Manager – Direct Materials partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Procurement leadership to drive sourcing strategies, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer You:

Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000 based on experience
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection, and more
Employee engagement events, team activities, and career growth opportunities

What You’ll Do as the Supply Chain Category Manager:

Lead strategic sourcing and category management for direct materials (Resin, Colorant, Plastisol)
Develop and execute category strategies to reduce cost and improve supplier performance
Analyze supplier cost structures, market trends, and supply chain risks
Drive year-over-year cost savings and report performance to senior leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Procurement teams
Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract development
Lead RFQs, bid packages, and supplier selection processes
Support inventory strategy and supply planning across manufacturing sites
Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to inform purchasing decisions
Implement supply chain optimization initiatives and continuous improvement programs
Partner with legal on contracts, terms, and supplier agreements

What You’ll Need to Have:

Bachelor of Science degree in business or related field
3-5 years of experience in:
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Category Management
Strong knowledge of direct materials procurement and supply market economics
Experience developing total cost of ownership (TCO) models
Proven success in supplier negotiation and cost savings delivery
Familiarity with ERP systems - JD Edwards preferred
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Why Join Silgan Closures?

A Fortune 500 global packaging leader
Industry leader in sustainability and innovation
Stable, growing organization with long-term career advancement
High-impact role in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain leadership

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Take the next step in your career as a Supply Chain Category Manager (Direct Materials) in Downers Grove, IL (Chicago area) . Join Silgan Closures and help drive procurement strategy, cost savings, and supply chain excellence in a global manufacturing environment.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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continuous improvement manager jobs in aurora, il

Supply Chain Category Manager

Truckload Operations Manager

Regional Operations Manager

Production Supervisor

Product Development Manager

CMM Programmer

Quality Control Technician (NIGHT SHIFT) for CNC Manufacturing

Quality Control Manager

Director, Maintenance (IL)

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Control Technician (NIGHT SHIFT) for CNC Manufacturing

Manufacturing Plant Manager

Quality Control Technician - 2nd shift

Senior Regional Medical Gas Specialist- Competitive Pay Rates

Production Lead I- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift

Gear Systems Engineering Manager

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