Prefabrication Production Lead – Lean, Safe & On-Time

Aldridge Electric; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Production Manager to champion safety and direct all prefabrication facility operations, production scheduling, and material logistics. You will align manufacturing capacity with project site demands, optimize labor, enforce quality controls, and mitigate bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery of components.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in production management, and proficiency with MRP/ERP systems. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in production management.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, safety leadership, and line efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition to repeatable assembly lines using BOMs and configurations.
• Oversee shop-floor activities, capacity planning, and daily labor allocations.
• Implement Lean methodologies, 5S, and waste reduction across the floor.
• Build and manage production schedules aligned with forecasts and material timelines.
• Establish QC tracking systems and standardize material intake.
• Enforce OSHA guidelines and safety protocols for new equipment.
• Define and report shop KPIs to executive leadership.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Process optimization

MRP/ERP software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Production Manager to champion safety and direct all prefabrication facility operations, production scheduling, and material logistics. You will align manufacturing capacity with project site demands, optimize labor, enforce quality controls, and mitigate bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery of components.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in production management, and proficiency with MRP/ERP systems. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.