Job title: Plant Production Manager (Senior Manager)
Mission: The Plant Production Manager, will play a pivotal leadership role-owning the performance, people, and continuous improvement of a key product unit. This is an opportunity to shape operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive world-class manufacturing standards in a globally recognized organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end production performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards and delivered on time
- Drive efficiency by optimizing labor, materials, energy, and equipment utilization
- Monitor and improve line performance, waste reduction, and overall productivity
- Lead, coach, and develop Shift Supervisors and production teams to achieve operational excellence
- Build a high-performance culture through engagement, accountability, and continuous feedback
- Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen team capability
- Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives across production lines
- Identify opportunities to increase capacity, reduce waste, and improve processes
- Partner cross-functionally (Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain) to solve problems and drive innovation
- Support new projects and ensure successful execution of operational improvements
- Manage and deliver against production, maintenance, and cost budgets
- Contribute to investment planning and capital improvement initiatives
- Partner in energy and sustainability programs to reduce environmental impact
- Ensure responsible use of resources and alignment with business targets
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with health & safety standards
- Enforce GMP and food safety requirements across all production activities
- Proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions
Qualifications and Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field
- 4-7 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive engagement, and develop talent
- Strong business acumen across operations, cost management, and resource planning
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and multicultural environment
Location: Franklin Park, IL
Compensation target: $148,000-$198,000 base salary, plus bonus. Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role
Other information: Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.
Department Operations & Manufacturing Role Production Manager Locations Chicago, IL
