Production Manager

1 month ago


Itasca, United States Sterling Engineering Full time

Title: Production Manager

Location: Itasca, IL

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $80-110K

Must have: Must have supervisory experience and manufacturing industry experience

Misc: This role is 100% on-site and comes with a full benefit package.


Step Into Excellence: Manufacturing Production Manager

Are you passionate about transforming manufacturing processes and driving operational success? As our Manufacturing Production Manager, you’ll take charge of optimizing production, inspiring teams, and delivering excellence. This role is your chance to lead with vision and make a lasting impact on both our company and the industry.


What You’ll Own:

  • Process Mastery: Take the lead in managing, controlling, and elevating manufacturing processes to ensure top-notch efficiency and quality.
  • Streamline Success: Organize workflows, level production schedules, and keep senior leadership informed with clear and actionable updates.
  • Bottleneck Buster: Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, guaranteeing on-time delivery and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Waste Warrior: Monitor, measure, and drive down material scrap and labor waste to enhance profitability.
  • Inventory Innovator: Minimize work-in-process inventory, ensuring smooth and seamless production flow.
  • Time Transformer: Slash manufacturing lead times by implementing smart, forward-thinking strategies.
  • People Leader: Manage all aspects of employee performance, from reviews and benefits to disciplinary actions, cultivating a motivated and high-performing team.
  • Tech Strategist: Play a key role in selecting cutting-edge manufacturing equipment that drives innovation.
  • Project Powerhouse: Collaborate on exciting projects across engineering, quality, and more, adding your expertise where it matters most.
  • Innovation Partner: Work closely with engineering to implement impactful design improvements that set us apart.
  • Continuous Improvement Champion: Seek out and implement opportunities for ongoing enhancement, always pushing for what’s next.


Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Be the Architect of Change: Shape the future of manufacturing processes with your expertise and vision.
  • Lead with Impact: Inspire teams, solve challenges, and deliver exceptional results that drive business success.
  • Innovate Daily: Collaborate with top-tier professionals and cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the industry curve.
  • Grow Your Career: Expand your skills and leadership in a role with room to innovate, influence, and excel.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years related experience with at least three years of management experience.
  • Knowledge of engineering concepts and methods such as bills of material, product costing, machine and tooling design and CAD.



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