Production Manager

Production Manager

My client is a high-performing, profitable division of a globally recognized manufacturing company with a strong reputation for employee care. They offer excellent benefits and ample opportunities for career growth and advancement. Their facility near Spring Grove, IL supports leading names in the medical equipment industry, and due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their team.

Job Description

• Lead daily production operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Promote a safety-first culture by managing Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), Job-Specific Training (JST), retraining, and documented safety conversations.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to implement procedures, corrective actions, and audit readiness.
• Ensure effective containment and escalation of non-conforming product and drive process consistency to reduce scrap, rework, and expedited freight.
• Oversee start-ups and set-ups, ensuring clear accountability across shifts.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to resolve operational challenges, support on-time delivery, and create action plans aligned with customer and facility goals.
• Communicate daily expectations to supervisors and track progress toward safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
• Support budgeting and long-range planning, including staffing and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop and coach supervisory and technical teams through regular feedback, goal setting, and talent development activities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; experience with plastic injection molding highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience using ERP, MES, or similar production systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred but not required, depending on experience.

What's on Offer

• Base salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 depending on experience
• 10% annual bonus incentive
• 3 Weeks PTO + 1 Week personal time
• 10 company holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Comprehensive benefits through BCBS of IL
• 401k program with employer match
• Tuition assistance program

Contact Ethan Norman Quote job ref JN-062026-7048884

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Spring Grove

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Ethan Norman

Job Reference: JN-062026-7048884