Production Manager - Wood Dale, United States - Sterling Engineering

Description

Job DescriptionTitle:
Production ManagerHours: 8am-430pm - Monday-

Friday Hire Type:

Direct HireLocation: Wood Dale, IL Overview: Seeking a Production Manager to optimize processes, manage production schedules, and lead a team to ensure efficiency and quality in our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include minimizing waste, reducing inventory, and driving continuous improvement.


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 working in an assembly manufacturing environment with at least three years of supervisory/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.

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.

Meet Your RecruiterAlly BoushleyAlly Boushley is a seasoned Technical Recruiter specializing in the Commercial Division, boasting a remarkable 8-year career in the dynamic realm of recruitment.

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