Production Manager, Auto/Car Care (Day Shift)

Recochem Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

PFX Group is seeking a Production Manager for our Alsip, IL facility. You will oversee daily production operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and lead a team across shifts. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have extensive manufacturing leadership experience, strong process improvement skills, and a proven track record in achieving production goals in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a management role, preferably automotive or chemical.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience managing multiple shifts.
• Lean/Six Sigma or CI experience preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP and MS Office.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Serve as day-shift leader, directing production and scheduling to plan.
• Supervise and develop supervisors and hourly employees.
• Establish production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance; conduct evaluations and coaching.
• Support employee engagement and onboarding.
• Review production reports and communicate performance.
• Manage labor and operating costs while meeting production needs.
• Promote accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Production Leadership

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Project Management

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Manufacturing Management/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

PFX Group is seeking a Production Manager for our Alsip, IL facility. You will oversee daily production operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and lead a team across shifts. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have extensive manufacturing leadership experience, strong process improvement skills, and a proven track record in achieving production goals in a fast-paced industrial setting.