Production Manager

Production Manager

manufacturing

Elgin,Illinois Direct Hire

PRODUCTION MANAGER

* Family-owned medical device manufacturer is hiring due to an expansion.

* The Production Manager will be responsible for managing the entire off shift with responsibility over operations, maintenance, shipping, receiving and quality departments

* Company has been in business for 32 years and is growing

* Local candidates only

BENEFITS:

* True work-life Balance

* 401K with excellent match

* BCBS medical coverage low cost and excellent coverage

* 90K 110K

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* This position will manage 40 employees, Monday Friday

* Responsible for ensuring employee productivity, facility and safety activities while working in conjunction with other managers and supervisors

* Monitor, exceed, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.

* Continuing cost and operational improvement that the plant is producing and shipping the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.

* Development and implementation of the Capital Plan to ensure capacity meets demand.

* Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic direction for the team.

* Lead health, safety, and environmental processes for the total facility.

* Strategic involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar principles

REQUIREMENTS:

* BA/BS degree ideally in Operations Management, Business Management, or an equivalent of 4+ years of production leadership experience

* 3-7+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting, prefer packaging or related environments

* Demonstrated success with understanding yields, labor and driving efficiencies forward; experience using systems to track is preferred

* Must be flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment utilizing lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies

* Must be open to work 2ndshift hours (2 pm 10 pm) or 3rdshift hours (10 pm 7 am) (Note its a set 2ndor 3rdshift role)

Permanent