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The organization is a privately held, international food manufacturing company with a growing footprint in North America. It operates multiple production facilities and is recognized for its commitment to product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
With a strong manufacturing heritage and a people-centric culture, the company invests in its workforce, production capabilities, and process innovation. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, offering leaders the opportunity to make a measurable impact while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and planning.
Position Overview
The Production Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating production activities across multiple food manufacturing facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role drives performance across productivity, quality, cost control, and employee engagement while ensuring adherence to internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
The Production Manager partners closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to align production execution with business objectives and demand forecasts, while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
While performing the duties of this role, the individual is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods and may be required to grasp, lift, hold, or handle materials and equipment. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required. The role involves frequent use of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with equipment, systems, and documentation.
The position may require assisting with loads of up to 50 pounds with appropriate support. Work conditions may include exposure to hot or cold environments, elevated noise levels, and active production areas. These physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and advancement are made based on individual merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. The company actively promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from a broad and diverse candidate pool.
Production Manager
1340 Brewster Creek Blvd Bartlett, IL 60103 US
Job Description
The organization is a privately held, international food manufacturing company with a growing footprint in North America. It operates multiple production facilities and is recognized for its commitment to product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
With a strong manufacturing heritage and a people-centric culture, the company invests in its workforce, production capabilities, and process innovation. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, offering leaders the opportunity to make a measurable impact while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and planning.
Position Overview
The Production Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating production activities across multiple food manufacturing facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role drives performance across productivity, quality, cost control, and employee engagement while ensuring adherence to internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
The Production Manager partners closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to align production execution with business objectives and demand forecasts, while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee day-to-day production operations across multiple manufacturing facilities
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Ensure production targets are achieved in alignment with safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives
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Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to efficiency, yield, waste, downtime, and labor utilization
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Standardize production processes and implement best practices across sites
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Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and frontline leadership teams
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Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
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Support workforce planning, training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives
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Promote clear communication and alignment across shifts, departments, and locations
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Ensure strict adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including FDA, USDA, GMP, and HACCP
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Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements
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Partner with Quality teams to investigate deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
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Participate in internal and external audits and support corrective and preventive action plans
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Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma initiatives
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Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination
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Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts using structured methodologies
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Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions
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Collaborate with Planning and Supply Chain teams to align production schedules with demand
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Work closely with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
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Partner with Engineering, R&D, and Quality teams during process changes and scale-up activities
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Ensure clear communication of priorities, risks, and constraints across facilities
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Prepare and review production, labor, safety, and quality performance reports
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Ensure accurate documentation, data integrity, and reporting across sites
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
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Ensure finished products consistently meet quality specifications and internal standards
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Perform additional responsibilities as required to support operational objectives
Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment
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Proven manufacturing leadership experience with a strong operational track record
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Strong working knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMP, and HACCP regulations and principles
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Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and/or Six Sigma initiatives preferred
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Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage teams at the plant floor level
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Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with hourly employees and leadership teams
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications
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Strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking capabilities
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Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekend support as needed
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Fluency in a second language required to support international operations; Italian preferred, Spanish a plus
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
While performing the duties of this role, the individual is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods and may be required to grasp, lift, hold, or handle materials and equipment. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required. The role involves frequent use of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with equipment, systems, and documentation.
The position may require assisting with loads of up to 50 pounds with appropriate support. Work conditions may include exposure to hot or cold environments, elevated noise levels, and active production areas. These physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and advancement are made based on individual merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. The company actively promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from a broad and diverse candidate pool.
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