Production Manager: Lead 24/5 Ops | Growth, Bonus & 401k

Mikron, a Quanex Company; Winnebago Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% match

ESPP program

PTO and holidays

Tuition support

Job summary

Quanex, located in Winnebago, IL, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the 24/5 Production department. You will lead Supervisors and Team Leads, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement to meet schedules and reduce waste.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and employee development. Salary ranges and growth potential accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in production leadership roles.
• Proven ability to coach, influence others, and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Production shifts and Supervisors/Team Leads.
• Ensure safety, environmental requirements and processes are followed.
• Meet demand schedules per customer quality requirements and timelines.
• Maintain yield reports and pounds/hour data.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Production Scheduling

Time & Attendance

Recruiting systems

Job description

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• Posted on September 16, 2026

Locations

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Winnebago, IL 61088, USA

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU007833

Description

Quanex is looking for a Production Manager to join our team located in Winnebago, IL.

The Production Manager is responsible for assuring that the 24/5 Production department runs smoothly so that customers receive materials as specified, and within agreed timeframes, while maintaining inventory levels as low as possible without causing back orders to customers.

The salary range for this position is $85K - $110K w/ bonus potential.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm, hours may vary depending on business needs within this 24/5 operation.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• PTO, IL Sick, paid holidays & paid training.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What's attractive about the Production Manager role?

• You will have a direct impact on the success of the Company.
• Visibility and access to senior leaders within the Company.
• Growth potential.
• Collaborative and Team-oriented environment.

What Success Looks Like:

• Oversee all Production shifts, managing the corresponding Supervisors, or Team Leads, as applicable.
• Ensure that all Safety and Environmental requirements and processes are followed.
• Assure production meets the demand schedule in accordance with customer quality requirements, and timelines.
• Maintain daily and weekly yield reports and pounds/hour.
• Troubleshoot problem tooling online and assisting in root cause analysis in regard to all aspects of the production lines
• Plan and conduct regular team meetings using participative leadership techniques.
• Recommend and implement work process improvements.
• Provide employee development through employee advancement, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Cooperate and coordinate with cross-functional work teams to improve the entire Mikron team.
• Work to improve employee morale and retention.
• Manage continuous improvement projects within operations to support world class manufacturing.

Your Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree, or combination of education and associated work experience
• 5+ years previous experience within applicable industry.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to coach, and influence others.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make and incorporate solution recommendations.
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as Production Scheduling, SAP, Time and Attendance, and Recruiting systems.
• Able to demonstrate strong professional and effective communication skills relating to employees, leaders, and other team members.

The salary range for this position is $85K - $110K w/ bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

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