Production Manager

Title: Production Manager

Location: Itasca, IL 

Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Job Summary:

• Manage, control and improve manufacturing processes.
• Organize workflow and level production and communicate status to senior management.
• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks thereby assuring on time delivery.
• Monitor, measure and reduce material scrap and labor waste.
• Minimize work in process inventory.
• Minimize manufacturing lead times.
•  Develop and train group leaders and supervisors.
• Manage all production and employee issues including reviews, benefits and disciplinary matters.
• Motivate, train and develop employees.
•  Manufacture products of the highest quality.
• Participate in the selection of manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in projects (engineering, quality, etc.) when requested.
• Interface with engineering regarding design improvements.
• Ensure a safe and OSHA compliant work environment.
• Administer company policies and procedures including compliance programs as appropriate.
• Determine and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 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.
• Proven track record of accomplishments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and project management skills.
• Excellent leadership, staff motivation and staff development skills.

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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.