Production Manager

🚀 Production Manager – Lead, Coach, and Drive Continuous Improvement!

📍 Location: Ottowa, Illinois, United States (On-Site)

Compensation: $110,000 to $120,000 depending on Experience

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on people development and lean manufacturing excellence?

My client is seeking an enterprising Production Manager to elevate their production team to new heights. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and coaching teams to success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Our client is where groundbreaking ideas in fabricating structural components become reality. Their growth trajectory will provide long term stability, growth and great benefits as THE leading player in the industry,

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

✅ Lead and inspire team leaders across preprocessing, welding, and assembly.

✅ Drive operational excellence in safety, quality, and throughput using your lean toolbox.

✅ Champion 5S, process optimization, and KPI-driven performance improvements.

✅ Shape production strategy as part of the Operations Team.

✅ Develop people — fostering a culture of growth, trust, and collaboration.

✅ Partner cross-functionally on key projects and new product introductions

What You Bring:

🎓 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Technical Management, or related field.

⚙️ Proven leadership in a welding/assembly environment.

📊 Strong analytical mindset and experience with lean tools (OEE, FMEA, KPIs, 5S).

💬 Coaching leadership style with a “helicopter view” and hands-on presence.

What We Offer:

💲 110-120,000 salary excellent benefits

🏥 75% employer-paid health, dental & vision

💰 401K (5% employee / 4% company contribution)

🎓 Ongoing training & development

Join a successful, people-first organization where continuous improvement and teamwork drive everything we do.

👉 Apply today and lead the future of manufacturing excellence