Production Manager

Carlisle Construction Materials; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company seeks a Production Manager for their Franklin Park facility. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing production operations, managing a team of 70-100 employees, and fostering collaboration between departments to ensure efficient and safe production. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have significant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment overseeing multi-shift operations.
• Experience with production, process optimization, and scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and manage multiple direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safety culture.
• Manage payroll, performance reviews, and production reports.

Skills

Manufacturing Expertise

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Goal-Setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Production Manager

Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000

Location: Manufacturing Facility (Indoor)

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily production operations of PolyIso manufacturing. This leadership role manages multiple direct reports and provides strategic direction for 70–100 production employees. The Production Manager ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality production while fostering collaboration across departments such as R&D, Maintenance, Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Scheduling, Shipping/Warehouse, and Sales & Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Leadership: Plan, direct, and monitor daily plant operations; assign work and delegate responsibilities to meet productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Workforce Management: Train, coach, and evaluate production team members; support employee development and enforce performance standards.
• Scheduling & Planning: Review customer requirements and plan production schedules accordingly, including materials and labor forecasting.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage payroll, performance reviews, and daily production reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through daily leadership, training, audits, and adherence to company policies.
• Lean Manufacturing: Implement the Carlisle Operating System and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal departments to optimize production flow, material usage, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee product quality and ensure all compliance documentation is accurate; act as a backup contact for third-party audits.
• Vendor Relations: Meet with external vendors to evaluate processes and drive cost-saving initiatives.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing Expertise: Experience in production, process optimization, and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, coach employees, and drive results.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to address production challenges and implement solutions effectively.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Lean Knowledge: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Goal-Setting: Skilled in setting and measuring performance against SMART goals.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Teamwork – Encourages open dialogue and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Change Management – Navigates challenges, resolves conflicts, and maintains progress.
• Continuous Improvement – Seeks ways to improve processes and outcomes consistently.
• Customer Focus – Builds strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Learning Agility – Welcomes feedback and embraces development opportunities.
• Results-Driven – Maintains urgency and accountability in solving problems.
• Strategic Thinking – Thinks long-term and questions conventional approaches.
• Leadership – Influences others, fosters empowerment, and leads by example.
• Talent Development – Invests in identifying and coaching future leaders.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of management experience, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment overseeing multi-shift operations.
  
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work Location: Approximately 65% office-based and 35% on the production floor.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on project and department needs.
• Availability: Must be available after hours and on weekends as required by production schedules or operational demands.
• Conditions: Manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and industrial materials.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support production and company goals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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