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Production Manager

Specialized Recruiting Group Champaign
Streator, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026

Are you a people manager with a strong affinity for lean manufacturing? Do you have high-mix/low-volume experience? Do you have a passion for continuously improving production processes? Can you effortlessly switch between the daily hustle on the shop floor and working on strategic issues? Then this vacancy is perfect for you!

We are looking for an enterprising Production Manager who, with their clear vision and coaching leadership style, can elevate our production departments to a higher level.


Qualifications:

  • 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a welding, fabrication, or assembly environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production personnel across manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure daily production requirements are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and employee engagement.
  • Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and on-time delivery.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, standard work, and continuous improvement activities.


Salary : $80,000 - $110,000

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