Bilingual Production Lead (2nd Shift) – Growth & Bonus

Viaphoton; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Annual bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Viaphoton, located in Naperville, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager for the 2nd shift to lead the production floor and supervise a team of skilled technicians. You will schedule, resolve bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvements to ensure on-time, quality products.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing with leadership, and strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership ability.
• 1 Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, or strong vocational/technical education.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production schedules and coordinate teams to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead improvements to boost efficiency.
• Lead daily production meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and address team concerns.
• Develop manufacturing schedules, allocate labor and capital resources, and manage labor expenses.
• Keep equipment maintained, enforce safety guidelines, and make sure quality standards are met.
• Evaluate employees, manage the labor pool, and create or recommend manufacturing policies and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing operations management

Leadership experience

Problem-solving & decision-making

Clear communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Adaptability on the floor

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Strong vocational/technical education

Job description

Viaphoton, located in Naperville, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager for the 2nd shift to lead the production floor and supervise a team of skilled technicians. You will schedule, resolve bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvements to ensure on-time, quality products.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing with leadership, and strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.