Senior Production Manager — End-to-End Ops, Safety & Quality

Sterling Engineering; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong work/life balance

Full benefits

Occasional schedule flexibility

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in Countryside, Illinois is seeking a high-impact leader to take ownership of production operations. The role involves managing assembly schedules, mentoring employees, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should have 5-10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and be certified to operate forklifts. This position offers strong work/life balance and full benefits, with the backing of senior leadership to drive improvements and safety in operations.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of supervisory or production management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience operating forklifts (sit-down and stand-up/order picker).
• Completion of a college degree or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage machine assembly schedules for production.
• Lead, train, and mentor machine assemblers.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory Control for production needs.
• Utilize ERP software for production tracking.

Skills

Forklift certification

Supervisory or production management experience

Technical knowledge of assembly methodology

Safety-focused leadership

Scheduling and production tracking

Education

College degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

ERP software

Job description

A reputable manufacturing firm in Countryside, Illinois is seeking a high-impact leader to take ownership of production operations. The role involves managing assembly schedules, mentoring employees, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should have 5-10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and be certified to operate forklifts. This position offers strong work/life balance and full benefits, with the backing of senior leadership to drive improvements and safety in operations.