Production Manager

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

Production Manager

We are seeing a Production Manager to champion Aldridge’s Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) safety culture while directing all prefabrication facility operations, production scheduling, and material logistics. The position ensures total alignment between manufacturing capacity and project site demands by optimizing plant labor, enforcing strict quality control, and mitigating operational bottlenecks. This leader aims to provide the safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of components to meet all volume targets and project milestones.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the Transition: Convert legacy project-based prefab workflows into repeatable, structured assembly lines utilizing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard product configurations.
• Daily Floor Management: Oversee all shop-floor activities, manage capacity planning, and optimize daily labor allocations to meet aggressive production targets.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing: Introduce Lean methodologies, 5S workplace organization, and waste-reduction strategies across the shop floor.
• Workflow Scheduling: Build and manage detailed production schedules aligned with sales forecasts, raw material supply timelines, and client project deadlines.
• Quality & Material Control: Establish strict quality control (QC) tracking systems, standardize raw material intake, and minimize finished goods variances.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce strict OSHA guidelines and establish updated safety protocols tailored to new manufacturing equipment.
• KPI Tracking & Reporting: Define and track critical shop metrics (e.g., cycle times, yield rates, scrap costs) and report progress directly to executive leadership.

Who you are:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in production management, with preferred exposure to both mechanical/modular prefabrication and plant-based industrial manufacturing.
• Scale Capability: Proven track record of participating in or leading an operational scale-up, factory layout optimization, or continuous improvement transformation.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with MRP/ERP software, manufacturing asset tracking, and reading complex architectural, MEP, or industrial blueprints.
• Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to gain buy-in from seasoned field tradespeople adopting new manufacturing habits.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods on concrete surfaces.

Who we are:

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $85,000 - $125,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.