Production Manager – Gearbox & Precision Machining Lead

gpac; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a gear and precision machining environment in Addison, IL. The role requires supervising production teams, driving efficiency, and ensuring delivery goals are met.

Responsibilities include coordinating workflows, monitoring productivity and quality, and driving safety and lean initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of gear-related manufacturing

Qualifications

• Previous production leadership experience in metal manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing production schedules, workflow, and employees.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, turning, milling, gear manufacturing, or gearbox assembly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations in a gear and precision machining environment.
• Supervise, train, and develop production employees and front-line leaders.
• Coordinate workflow, manpower, equipment, and production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
• Monitor productivity, quality, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, machining, assembly, and scheduling teams.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor.

Skills

Production leadership

Scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

CNC machining

Gear manufacturing

Gearbox assembly

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a gear and precision machining environment in Addison, IL. The role requires supervising production teams, driving efficiency, and ensuring delivery goals are met.

Responsibilities include coordinating workflows, monitoring productivity and quality, and driving safety and lean initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of gear-related manufacturing