Production Manager

LHH US; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick leave where applicable by州

Job summary

Production Manager role at LHH US responsible for overseeing plant production operations across blending, filling, shipping/receiving, and material handling in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will drive efficiency, lead production teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding maintenance, safety, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a chemical manufacturing background, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with ERP, inventory management, and production reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and production equipment.
• Experience with ERP systems, production reporting, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor production performance, inventory levels, and operational metrics.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and facility support activities.
• Develop employees through training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Support automation, process improvement, and plant technology initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

ERP systems

Inventory management

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting

Inventory management

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Production Manager

Position Summary

The Production Manager oversees plant production operations, including blending, filling, shipping/receiving, raw material handling, inventory control, maintenance coordination, and safety compliance. This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, leading production teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor production performance, inventory levels, and operational metrics.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and facility support activities.
• Develop employees through training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Support automation, process improvement, and plant technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and production equipment.
• Experience with ERP systems, production reporting, and inventory management.

Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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