Production Manager Summary
Job opening for a Production Manager in the greater Chicago, IL area. A leading manufacturer of building materials is looking to fill a job opening for a Production Manager in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. This job will act as an important resource for production activities at the company’s manufacturing facility. JMJ Phillip’s manufacturing recruiters are seeking self-motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills to fill this Chicago,
Chicago Production Manager Overview:
- The Production Manager, to be located in the greater Chicago, IL area, will be primarily responsible for leading all production related activities at the plant. This includes close communication with purchasing, packaging, and shipping departments along with plant management personnel. The Chicaoland based Production Manager will be essential for providing leadership and direction to the production team in order to exceed production goals. The Production Manager will be expected to communicate job expectations, production plans, and also monitor performance and provide evaluations. An important aspect of the Chicago, IL based Production Manager job is to identify and investigate any productivity issues and offer solutions to ensure efficient production of a high-quality product.
Chicago Production Manager Job Opening:
- The Production Manager will coordinate all aspects of production including changeovers, inventory, and quality concerns.
- This job will also ensure that all equipment is optimized for production and notify maintenance if any repairs are needed.
- This role will highlight the importance of safety and ensure a safe and clean production environment through training and directing personnel in proper safety protocols.
- This job maintains excellent work flow by monitoring process and control points and ensuring adequate equipment and resources.
- The Production Manager should also focus on continuous improvement and implement LEAN principals to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Production Manager (Chicago Area) Job Requirements:
- This job requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. Degrees in mechanical, chemical, or materials engineering are strongly preferred.
- The ability to identify issues and troubleshoot solutions are absolutely paramount to this job.
- Previous experience (at least 4 years) in a management role in a manufacturing environment is required for this job.
- Continuous improvement and LEAN implementation experience are strongly preferred.
- Prior knowledge of business management software, such as SAP, is also expected.