Production Manager: Lead 24/5 Operations & Growth

Quanex; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 5% match

15% ESPP

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO & Holidays

Tuition support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead the 24/5 Production department, ensuring on-time delivery of materials to customers while keeping inventory lean and back orders avoided. The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to optimize processes.

Work hours are Mon-Fri, 6:00 am–3:00 pm, with bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. This position offers growth within a global manufacturing company and opportunities to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combined work experience
• Strong leadership and team coaching abilities
• Proven in production planning and scheduling
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Production shifts and Supervisors/Team Leads
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements are followed
• Meet demand schedule per customer quality standards and timelines
• Maintain daily/weekly yield reports and pounds/hour
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and process changes

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead the 24/5 Production department, ensuring on-time delivery of materials to customers while keeping inventory lean and back orders avoided. The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to optimize processes.

Work hours are Mon-Fri, 6:00 am–3:00 pm, with bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. This position offers growth within a global manufacturing company and opportunities to drive continuous