Production Manager

4 weeks ago


Streamwood, United States LHH Full time

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a highly motivated Production Manager to join their team in Streamwood, IL. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing operations across two plants with a total of 25 production lines and 1000+ employees within the food manufacturing environment. You will lead 8 Production Supervisors ensuring adherence to safety standards, maintaining high-quality production output, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality assurance, and warehouse departments, to address issues and optimize production processes. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance) are offered.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of 8 Production Supervisors, providing guidance and support to ensure operational excellence.
  • Oversee production scheduling, aligning with forecasted demand and optimizing line capacity to meet production targets.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, HAACP regulations, and other relevant industry standards.
  • Investigate root causes of issues related to quality, production, and sanitation, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
  • Manage inventory levels and order supplies to support production needs.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and warehouse departments to address operational challenges and optimize processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability throughout the organization.


Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ years of production management experience in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
  • Experience with LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


If you are a passionate Production Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity


LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.


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