Senior Production Manager: Lean Ops & Growth Leader

gwelec; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Annual Profit Sharing

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

G&W Electric seeks a Sr Production Manager to lead one or more value streams, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost, while building leadership depth across supervisors and managers. You will steer daily management rhythms, champion CI initiatives, and partner across functions to optimize flow, capability and profitability.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven decision making in a complex, engineered-products environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (supervisors).
• 7–10 years in low volume, high mix engineered manufacturing.
• Lean, Six Sigma, 5S/6S, 3P/5P, and CI methodologies.
• Proven track record of measurable improvements.
• Experience with customized engineered products.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and collaborate across functions.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead value streams to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
• Improve lead time, reduce WIP, optimize labor, equipment, and space utilization.
• Establish daily management rhythm; manage KPI reviews and escalations.
• Define and deliver value stream roadmap; sponsor CI sustainment.
• Collaborate with IE to define data and KPIs for decisions.
• Cross-function collaboration to resolve constraints and protect delivery.
• Evaluate process/technology improvements; build business cases/ROI.
• Develop a multi-layer organization; drive accountability and talent development.
• Ensure quality execution with containment and corrective actions.
• Support budget planning; manage key cost drivers and savings.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S/6S

3P/5P

Structured problem-solving

Leadership

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Green belt or higher

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JDE ERP

Job description

G&W Electric seeks a Sr Production Manager to lead one or more value streams, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost, while building leadership depth across supervisors and managers. You will steer daily management rhythms, champion CI initiatives, and partner across functions to optimize flow, capability and profitability.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven decision making in a complex, engineered-products environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and