Production Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Production Manager based in Elgin, Illinois to oversee production activities, manage resources, control costs, and foster a culture of transparency, safety, quality, respect, ownership, accountability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement company policies, procedures, work instructions, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Conduct team meetings with area leaders and other functions to share achievements and discuss improvements.
• Support the development of the production team by providing training, coaching, and guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement shop floor metrics, monitor performance, drive planning, improve quality, and reduce costs.
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust operations to meet company goals and expectations.
• Monitor production efficiency and quality standards, and notify relevant departments of concerns regarding people, equipment, and tools.
• Support the introduction and production of new products, equipment, technologies, and product releases.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, facilities maintenance, and quality assurance to optimize resource utilization.
• Balance staffing needs through overtime or temporary staffing as necessary.
• Plan and monitor personnel requirements for short-, mid-, and long-term processes.
• Lead and support the production equipment maintenance department to ensure optimal production capacity and minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis and countermeasures to address operational abnormalities and deviations from expectations.
• Support ramp-up operations to reduce time-to-market initiatives and enhance customer support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or professional training
• 5+ years of experience in the relevant field or similar roles
• Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written

Qualifications

• Operations Management & Lean Management experience
• Manufacturing, Industrial, and Process engineering knowledge
• Conflict Resolution and Change Management expertise

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start, with the potential to earn more based on tenure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and fitness reimbursement
• A hybrid working policy
• A 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match (fully vested upon eligibility)

Pay

$105,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)

Schedule

Up to 15% travel