Production Manager

Professional Plastics
Loves Park, IL
Summary:: The Production Manager implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency by enforcing organizational standards and coordinating the activities of production employees

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

  • Program CNC machines using Mastercam
  • Set up machines and manage tooling
  • Troubleshooting—equipment, processes and programs
  • Assess and manage operator efficiency and machine utilization using productivity software
  • Manage production employees across all shifts to drive productivity, accuracy in reporting, and efficient operation of machines
  • Lead daily production meeting to communicate safety, quality, and scheduling of jobs
  • Work with engineering, ensure that material, tooling and programs are available for scheduled jobs
  • Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel and establishing priorities
  • Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing organizational standards
  • Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
  • Maintain work flow by setting processing variables (cycle times), observing efficiency and equipment performance
  • Compile production performance records and data to address questions/issues
  • Develop reporting procedures for production issues (maintenance, programs)
  • Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
  • Assist the workforce regarding safety, scheduling, and personnel issues
  • Maintain workforce by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
  • Work with staff to develop personal growth opportunities
  • Maintain compliance within established policies and procedures
  • Support company mission, vision, strategic plan and goals
  • Quality Control – first article, in-process and final inspection
  • Program optimization – red-line revisions
  • Inventory management of value added products and programs
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct reports include Leads from the following departments: Router, Machining and General Labor

Experience we're looking for:

  • Production management
  • 5+ years machining experience (Mazak, Haas)
  • CNC operations
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Quality control
  • Shop floor supervision
  • Process improvement
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Proficiency in standard office and database programs/equipment
  • Knowledge of ERP systems

Education and Experience: (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1-3 years’ experience in an Production Manager Role

Benefits Package:

  • DailyPay Earned Wage Access
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
  • Short Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Norton LifeLock
  • United Pet Care Discount Program
  • LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Posted 2025-12-16

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