Production Manager - Crystal Lake, IL

Camfil USA Inc.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMFIL is seeking a Production Manager in Crystal Lake, IL, responsible for all plant manufacturing processes, KPI reporting, and leading teams to deliver quality products on time. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and continuous improvement, with hands-on problem-solving and resource management.

The candidate will develop efficient processes, train staff, and maintain a positive work climate while ensuring adherence to EH&S and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent; 2–4 years manufacturing leadership preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience with production planning and workflow optimization.
• Continuous improvement mindset with Lean/TPM experience.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES and budgeting/scheduling.
• Root-cause analysis and process improvement experience.
• OSHA safety awareness and regulatory knowledge.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet safety, quality and efficiency targets.
• Plan production workloads and allocate resources across departments.
• Monitor KPI reporting and daily production status.
• Implement continuous improvement projects and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to EH&S and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Production planning

Lean/TPM

KPI tracking

Root cause analysis

Safety & OSHA

Problem solving

Quality & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP

MRP

MES

Project Management Software

Job description

Full details of the job.

Advertised Job Title

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN896

Employment Type

Employment Type Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type Permanent

Job Profile

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Crystal Lake, IL

CAMFIL - A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Crystal Lake, IL

CAMFIL - A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS
For more than half a century, Camfil has been a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions. We provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment.

The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com.

SUMMARY:Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager position is responsible for all manufacturing processes in the plant. This position is responsible for reporting of all KPI's, production & labor reporting as well as assigned projects. Must lead, motivate and provide resources and knowledge to process work teams and assure that products are manufactured in a cost efficient and timely manner while following EH&S and quality standards. This person will develop processes that will maximize safety, quality, productivity, and profitability while meeting customer service standards. They will be responsible for the training and development of staff as well as maintaining a positive climate for employee relations. This person must also be hands-on, willing to roll up their sleeves to help build product and/or troubleshoot when issues arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to those listed in the Summary section above, the following are duties necessary for the position.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Camfil's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, performance appraisals, addressing complaints and resolving problems or disciplining employees.
• Performs prescribed quality procedures in accordance with plant quality system requirements.
• Assigns production hours for each department based on workload.
• Reviews accuracy of production hours to job and for standard cost purposes.
• Reviews and coordinates job packs and distributes to Production Supervisor.
• Report manufacturing status daily to Operations Manager.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent, a minimum of two to four years' manufacturing production leadership experience preferred.
• Strong team leadership, interpersonal, people management and communication skills.
• Comprehensive experience in production planning and workflow optimization.
• Must have a continuous improvement mindset with experience in Lean/TPM methodologies.
• Strong command of production systems including ERP, MRP, and MES.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with automation technologies.
• Proficient in setting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Solid background in budgeting and scheduling.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Highly analytical, with a talent for troubleshooting production and quality issues.
• Committed to maintaining workplace organization and safety, including OSHA safety certifications.
• Well-versed in EHS and regulatory requirements.
• Above average reading comprehension, writing and oral communication skills. Technical math skills are required
• Strong reasoning ability. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and or schedule form.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an organizational culture of high performance, employee involvement, and continuous improvement and team concepts.
• Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Suite, timekeeping, and other production data management systems
• Extensive knowledge in Project Management and training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office, warehouse, and plant environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person