American Aluminum Extrusion is recruiting for our next phase of company growth.

We invite you to become a valued member of the AAE team! With over 20 successful years in the aluminum extrusion industry, AAE continues to grow, and we need you!

We are looking for key team members who are motivated and share their desire for career opportunities and growth advancement with a rock-solid company in Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin. We are a dynamic and driven company with significant future growth plans and those plans include you!

This is your opportunity to join our growing company and dedicated team.

Position Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily production operations, supporting and directing production teams, and driving positive engagement to achieve production goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify, report, and correct any safety concerns.
• Develop, monitor, mentor, and ensure timely completion of production schedules and action plans.
• Actively engage with production team members and monitor production practices and activities on the production floor.
• Communicate with team members continuously to provide and receive feedback.
• Assist Plant Manager with planning and coordinating the organization's total manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Lead the focus on production processes and systems’ continuous improvements.
• Communicate company updates and items of concern consistently, including holding regularly scheduled departmental meetings with production team members.
• Manage the hiring, orientation, training, and development of the production team.
• Cross-train, learn and support other functions or processes as required.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of 6S lean manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills to assist in achieving company goals and growth.
• High attention to detail with problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in management in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment:

• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks as needed.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life and Supplement Life
• STD
• Paid Holidays
• 401K w/match
• PTO Time
• Referral Program

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