Production Manager

Sterling Engineering; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong work/life balance

Full benefits

Occasional schedule flexibility

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in Countryside, Illinois is seeking a high-impact leader to take ownership of production operations. The role involves managing assembly schedules, mentoring employees, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should have 5-10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and be certified to operate forklifts. This position offers strong work/life balance and full benefits, with the backing of senior leadership to drive improvements and safety in operations.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of supervisory or production management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience operating forklifts (sit-down and stand-up/order picker).
• Completion of a college degree or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage machine assembly schedules for production.
• Lead, train, and mentor machine assemblers.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory Control for production needs.
• Utilize ERP software for production tracking.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory Control to align materials with production needs.
• Utilize ERP software for scheduling, production tracking, and process accuracy.

Skills

Forklift certification

Supervisory or production management experience

Technical knowledge of assembly methodology

Safety-focused leadership

Scheduling and production tracking

Education

College degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Strong Work/Life Balance, Full Benefits, Occasional Schedule Flexibility, No Regular OT

High Impact Leadership Role: Take ownership of end‑to‑end production operations while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across multiple departments. Your decisions matter—and will be fully supported by senior leadership.

This role is open due to an internal promotion. Join a company with an established manufacturing footprint, strong customer demand, and a reputation for craftsmanship and reliability in its product line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage machine assembly schedules to ensure efficient, on‑time machine production.
• Build deep technical knowledge of product lines and machine assembly methodology.
• Lead, train, and mentor machine assemblers while fostering a safety‑focused, high‑performance culture.
• Maintain machine assembly quality standards and ensure all production procedures are followed.
• Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Inventory Control to align materials with production needs.
• Utilize ERP software for scheduling, production tracking, and process accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Forklift certification with experience operating sit‑down and stand‑up/order picker lift trucks.
• 5-10+ years of supervisory or production management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Completion of a college degree or equivalent professional experience (technical or management workshops or certifications, etc.)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.