Production Manager

Countryside, IL 60525

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Production Management Job Number: 55044007 Compensation: $70000-90000 / year

Job Description

Title: Production Manager
Location: Countryside, IL
Shift: 1st Shift (7am to 3:30pm)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $70-90k

Strong Work/Life Balance, Full Benefits, Occasional Schedule Flexibility, No Regular OT

High Impact Leadership Role: Take ownership of end‑to‑end production operations while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across multiple departments. Your decisions matter—and will be fully supported by senior leadership.

This role is open due to an internal promotion. Join a company with an established manufacturing footprint, strong customer demand, and a reputation for craftsmanship and reliability in its product line.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage machine assembly schedules to ensure efficient, on‑time machine production.
  • Build deep technical knowledge of product lines and machine assembly methodology.
  • Lead, train, and mentor machine assemblers while fostering a safety‑focused, high‑performance culture.
  • Maintain machine assembly quality standards and ensure all production procedures are followed.
  • Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Inventory Control to align materials with production needs.
  • Utilize ERP software for scheduling, production tracking, and process accuracy.

Qualifications:
  • Forklift certification with experience operating sit‑down and stand‑up/order picker lift trucks.
  • 3-10+ years of supervisory or production management experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Completion of a college degree or equivalent professional experience (technical or management workshops or certifications, etc.)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #inatuo

Meet Your Recruiter

Steve Stabley
Automation Recruiter

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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