Production Manager
$85k - $110kAegis Worldwide
Location: Wheeling, IL
Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 base + profit share We are seeking a hands-on Production / Operations Manager to lead an artisan food manufacturing facility in Wheeling, IL, with occasional oversight support to a second local plant. This is an A-player search for a proven food manufacturing leader who thrives in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment. The right candidate will bring operational rigor, strong leadership presence, and measurable results in cost reduction and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities
Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 base + profit share We are seeking a hands-on Production / Operations Manager to lead an artisan food manufacturing facility in Wheeling, IL, with occasional oversight support to a second local plant. This is an A-player search for a proven food manufacturing leader who thrives in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment. The right candidate will bring operational rigor, strong leadership presence, and measurable results in cost reduction and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily production across one to two shifts (8 to 20 direct reports)
- Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Manage scheduling, labor planning, and purchasing
- Review KPIs and production data to identify and act on inefficiencies
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including HACCP, SQF, and FDA
- 5+ years of food manufacturing or CPG experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a production environment
- Proven cost reduction and performance improvement results
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Mechanical aptitude and shop floor leadership presence
- Career-stable and results-driven
- Self-directed and comfortable in a less structured setting
- Leads through influence, not authority
- Able to inspire long-tenured teams
- Confident, humble, and data-oriented
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