Production Engineering Manager

Direct Hire

Itasca, IL

$90-110K yrly

100% onsite

Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment and lead a team in delivering top-tier products? We’re looking for a Production Manager to support areas such as tube cutting, coil winding, fusion welding, and more. This is your chance to make a direct impact by streamlining processes, driving continuous improvement, and empowering your team to achieve outstanding results.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Production Manager , you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient operations, continuous improvement, and employee development while delivering high-quality products. Your key responsibilities include:

1. Optimize Manufacturing Processes : Manage, control, and improve production workflows to achieve peak efficiency and quality.
2. Streamline Operations : Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and minimize waste (material scrap, labor, and inventory).
3. Leadership Development : Train, mentor, and motivate group leaders and supervisors to foster a culture of excellence and growth.
4. Employee Management : Handle reviews, benefits, disciplinary actions, and employee development to maintain a strong and cohesive team.
5. Ensure Product Excellence : Oversee the production of high-quality products, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
6. Strategic Equipment Selection : Participate in the selection of manufacturing equipment to enhance efficiency and capabilities.
7. Collaborate for Innovation : Interface with engineering teams on design improvements and assist in cross-departmental projects.
8. Drive Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to refine processes, implement best practices, and pursue innovative solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Educational Foundation : Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred.
• Proven Experience : Minimum of 10 years of related experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Technical Mastery : Knowledge of engineering principles, including bills of material, product costing, machine/tooling design, and CAD systems.
• Track Record of Success : Demonstrated accomplishments in leadership, problem-solving, and operational improvements.