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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.  

The Production Manager is responsible for overall site production operations. Creates a work environment which promotes safety, quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness. Effectively develops teams that can achieve corporate improvement objectives. Accountable for all aspects of plant production performance while ensuring objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner. Drives best practices through the organization and leads process  improvement.

Why work at MCC:  

• Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000+ (dependent on experience)
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays   

Responsibilities: D irectly,  and  through  delegation,  coordinates  activities  required  to  assure  safety,  quality,  delivery,  and cost meet specified targets.

• Assures  the  compliance  of  behavior-based  safety  initiatives  and  continuously  improves  safety performance.
• Executes  quality  control  plans  for  compliance to  standards  and  drives  variation  reduction  within  the process.
• Assesses  on-time  delivery  performance  and  develops  actions  to  improve  and  sustain  high  level  of performance.
• Holds  direct  responsibility  for  managing  cost  by  effective  management  of  labor,  overtime,  and expenditures.
• Determine  staffing  requirements  weekly  and  re-deploy  resources  during  the  week  as  needed  to  address any shifting staffing needs or changes in priorities and scheduling.
• Reviews  and  analyzes  production  reports  to  determine  root  causes  of  variance  from  budget,  and  develops and executes corrective actions, using structured root cause analysis, MDI and Policy Deployment methodologies.
• Using  Lean  principles,  form  teams  and  involve  people  to  improve  productivity,  decrease  lead  times, reduce waste and attain customer quality requirements.
• Reviews  and  analyzes  production  reports  to  determine  root  causes  of  variance  from  budget  and  develops and executes corrective actions.
• Recommend  and  initiate  cost  reduction  programs  centered  around  capital  improvements  where  ROI  and pay back criteria are favorable.
• Promotes,  prepares,  and  participates  in  kaizen  activities.  Sustains results.
• Facilitates  the  execution  of  daily  Gemba  walk  by assuring  the  proper  utilization  of  hour-by-hour,  SQDC boards and War Room tools.
• In  conjunction  with  Human  Resource  Manager,  coordinates  appropriate  “required  to  operate”  and “required on roles” staffing levels.
• Directs  the  efforts  of  plant  supervision  to  ensure  the  consistent  application  of  human  resource  policies, procedures, and plant rules.  Assures adherence to safety accountability guidelines.
• Coaches  and  mentors  team  members  to  assure  their  ongoing development
• Stays  abreast  of  new  trends  and  developments  in  methods,  techniques,  equipment,  tools,  materials,  and supplies,  which  might  be  incorporated  into the  production  process  to  increase  efficiency  or  better  use  of resources.  Researches and recommends capital equipment purchases.
• Participates  in  special  projects  and  performs  other  duties  as assigned.

Qualifications:  

• A  hands-on  leader  that  is  a  role  model  with  high integrity,  positive  influence,  and  strong  business  acumen that embraces change, possesses a continuous improvement mindset, and has a passion for exceeding customer and company expectations.
• Degree  in  Engineering,  Industrial  Technology  or  Business  or  equivalent  10  years  of  staff  level  leadership experience.
• Minimum  of  7  years'  experience  in  Operations  and/or  Lean  Management.
• Printing  industry  experience  is preferred.
• Experience  in  being  a  change  agent  in  complex  transformational activities.
• Significant  experience  in  implementation  of Lean  principals  as  they  apply  to  manufacturing  operations.
• Ability to  apply  structured  problem-solving  methodologies  to  determine  root  cause  of  problems  and provide effective countermeasures.
• Excellent  communication  skills
• Advanced  excel  skills

Diversity & Inclusion:

MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces our teammates’ diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that everyone can achieve their full potential here. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of peoples’ gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.

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For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at  . 

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at .   

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

**Description:** You will be the Production Operations Manager for the Pike County Operations team, responsible for managing the day-to-day production of missiles. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality products on time, while controlling costs and meeting program objectives. This will be a full-time position on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday with some flexibility on start & end times but averaging 4:00AM start time to 5:00PM end time each day.
**What You Will Be Doing**
As the Production Operations Manager, you will be responsible for creating and executing dynamic strategies to ensure on-time deliveries, managing quality, schedule, and cost, and providing direction to both exempt and non-exempt personnel. You will play a key role in driving business outcomes and ensuring the success of our production operations.
**Your responsibilities will include:**
- Managing quality, schedule, and cost in a missile production environment
- Creating and executing dynamic strategies to ensure on-time deliveries
- Providing direction to exempt and non-exempt personnel
- Manpower planning, employee selection, training, assessment, and evaluation
- Direct interface with program senior management, government and military officials, vendors, and suppliers
**Why Join Us**
We're looking for a results-driven and collaborative leader to join our team as a Production Operations Manager. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for production management and a talent for leading high-performing teams, this role is an excellent opportunity for you. You'll have the chance to work with a talented team, drive business outcomes, and contribute to the success of our organization. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, this role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact and take your career to the next level. Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of a exciting and challenging environment.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
**Further Information About This Opportunity:**
This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
- Prior demonstrated Leadership experience.
- Proven capability of managing budgets and schedules
**Desired Skills:**
- Production Operations experience in High Rate/multi shift work environment
- Experience in missile Final Assembly
- Experience managing cost, quality and schedule on multiple programs.
- Experience leading cross-functional team.
- Greenbelt or Blackbelt certified
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to various size groups.
- Proficient use of computing resources including MS Office applications.
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Manufacturing
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** Third

**Overview**
**Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.**
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit | LinkedIn | YouTube
**Responsibilities**
+ Provides leadership in maintaining safety, quality and efficiency throughout the department.
+ Monitors production and labor efficiencies to ensure that Company standards are met and maintains proper production practices.
+ Direct supervision of four Production Supervisors.
+ Directs all production activities through the Production Supervisors, as a member of the Plant Manager's staff, coordinates interdepartmental activities with other department managers.
+ Plans department expense budget and the method of operation to remain within the budget and assures cost control and cost improvement projects.
+ Monitors and controls labor, regrind levels, and material variances.
+ Determine proper utilization of workforce based on production demands.
+ Conducts daily production meetings and communicates with all departments to direct support group activities.
+ Adherence to quality standards established by the Company to maintain customer satisfaction.
+ Trains and develops production personnel.
+ Responsible for maintaining and adhering to established Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) and Safety Quality Foods (SQF) compliance requirements.
+ Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any non-conformity of product or quality systems.
+ Serve as the back up to the Plant Manager.
**Qualifications**
+ Five or more years experience leading a manufacturing department with proven results.
+ Proven ability to lead, motivate and direct employees
+ Bachelors Degree in Management/Business, preferred.
+ Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ Experience in manufacturing supervisory role with a proven track record in leading manufacturing teams.
+ Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
+ Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma.
+ Ability to work flexible hours, which may include holidays and weekends.
+ Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.
**Additional Info**
**Contact**
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Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the " _Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster_ . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
**About Amcor**
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. ( _US-MD-HANOVER_
**Job ID** _ _
**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Category** _Manufacturing_
**Location : Address** _7447 CANDLEWOOD ROAD_

**Employee Type:**
Full time
**Location:**
KY Princeton
**Job Type:**
Production Operations
**Job Posting Title:**
Production Manager
**About Us** **:**
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values- **Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together.** We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
**What You G** **ain** **:**
+ Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
+ 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
+ Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
+ Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
+ An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
+ Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
**Job Description:**
**_About the Role:_**
As a Production Manager, you will be a key player in shaping a supportive and engaging work environment for the Princeton, KY plant, a manufacturer of quality crackers. Your role will directly impact the success of the site by ensuring smooth production operations, by overseeing and managing the daily operations of the production floor.
You will lead a team of supervisors, operators and workers, focusing on maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high safety and quality standards, making a meaningful difference in the day-to-day experience of employees.
**_You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:_**
+ Provide leadership, guidance, and support to production supervisors and team members, including assigning tasks and ensuring production targets and schedules are met.
+ Coordinate production workflows, monitor production lines, and ensure equipment and materials are available.
+ Actively participate in all employee safety-related activities, fostering an environment that values and insists on safe work practices.
+ Provide leadership in the development and execution of food safety and food quality initiatives.
+ Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and foster an environment of employee engagement, empowerment, and teamwork, particularly in relation to CI, LEAN, and other change-driven areas.
+ Monitor and evaluate worker performance and provide constructive feedback, including corrective actions as needed.
+ Identify and resolve quality issues, collaborating with quality control and engineering teams as necessary.
+ Monitor production processes to prevent defects and minimize waste.
+ Oversee routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery to ensure minimal downtime.
+ Ensure the production area is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
**_Important Details:_**
+ This is a full-time, on-site role on day shift, Monday through Friday with flexibility as required to support alternate shifts and weekends.
**_You'll fit right in if you have:_**
+ High school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, or related field is preferred.
+ Minimum of five years of experience in a production or food manufacturing environment, with at least three years in a supervisory role is required.
+ Strong leadership and team management skills.
+ Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control procedures, and inventory management.
+ Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office.
**Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!**
Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to to let us know you're ready to join our team!
_At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time"._ _TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact_
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TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.
Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.
Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
**Recruitment Fraud Alert**
We want to ensure your career journey with TreeHouse Foods is safe and secure. Scammers may attempt to impersonate our company by sending fake job offers, interview, and sensitive document requests. If you receive an email claiming to be from us, always verify the sender's email address-it should match our official company domain (@treehousefoods.com) exactly. We will _never_ ask for payment, financial, or personal information and documents as part of our interview process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us directly by visiting the Contact page on our website ( . Stay vigilant to protect yourself from recruitment scams.
**Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations:** At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact
**To all recruitment agencies:** TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.**
**Summary**
Perdue is hiring a Production Manager for our Sioux Center, IA location. This production position works in a production area processing pork products. Requires working with pork, raw products. Typical assignments may include debone, cut up, evisceration, stack off, Multivac, overwrap and/or sanitation. Usually works five to six days a week overtime may be required based on production needs.
**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Meets all facility operational plans, to ensure yield, hogs per man hour, line efficiency, CSI, QI, requirements are met.
+ Ensuring processes are in place to continually provide training to improve the supervisory skills of staff and improve the skill set of the hourly production associates to maximize the results of individual and team efforts.
+ Ensures processes are in place to continuously reduce turnover, improve safety results as measured by the Safety Scorecard, and create an environment that will make the facility the Employer of Choice in the area.
+ Establish measures and is accountable for operating and capital budgets for the operation in a manner to enable the operation to maintain a competitive position in the industry.
+ Constantly develops innovative ideas and methods to improve operational performance and improve product quality and customer reliability.
+ Supports and promotes the company's annual People, Products, and Profitability goals through effective planning, communication, emphasizing the requirement for all team members to be efficient and effective in their respective responsibilities.
**Minimum Education**
+ High School Diploma/GED with work related experience.
+ An associate or bachelor's Degree (highly preferred).
**Experience Requirements**
+ 5 years related work experience.
+ Familiarity with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite
+ Proven track record demonstrating ability to lead a team in a positive and productive manner.
+ Must be able to forecast demand and plan over a 1-to-3-year time span.
+ Must be able to develop, organize, deploy, and schedule multiple protocols/projects.
+ Able to analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
+ Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization and customers - possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
+ Must be able to travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or company business (10%).
**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
+ When in a plant environment:
+ Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
+ May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
+ May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
+ May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
+ Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
+ Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
+ Able to stand for several hours.
+ Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.
_Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

**Job Title: Production Manager**
**Job Description**
Manage the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring the timely and accurate assembly, packaging, and distribution of electrical products. Supervise and coach production staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Coordinate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure material availability and minimize downtime. Monitor and improve production efficiency, quality control, and workflow processes. Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards while utilizing ERP systems (SAP) to track production metrics, inventory levels, and order fulfillment.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
+ Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to support process improvements.
+ Develop and implement operational efficiencies, quality improvement, and productivity improvement systems.
+ Coach, train, and teach all employees to promote a healthy culture.
**Essential Skills**
+ 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management, preferably in wire cutting.
+ Strong cross-functional leadership and team-building skills.
+ Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
+ Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools (SAP).
+ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Quality control, production scheduling, project management.
+ Experience in wire production, inventory control.
+ Ability to lead, coach, and manage teams.
+ Ability to implement change and new processes.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy employee stock ownership with automatic contributions, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k plan. Benefit from bi-annual profit sharing paid out quarterly, along with paid time off and holidays. Experience career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization.
**Work Environment**
Work on the 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, supervising around 20 people. The team includes roughly 150 personnel overall. The environment focuses on manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and safety, with opportunities for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.
Competitive salary between 80,000 - 100,000
Automatic 401(k) contributions - no employee match required
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

**Career Area:**
Manufacturing
**Job Description:**
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillar's Resource Industries Operations and Products division is currently seeking an Operations Production Manager's at the Decatur, IL Caterpillar facility. As an Operations Production Manager, you will supervise and provide leadership to a team of production employees while adhering to Caterpillar's core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability. You will own the value stream metrics for your respective section and partner with support groups in the implementation of changes needed. You will drive continuous improvement efforts as well as practice and teach LEAN principles. Our Production Managers play a key role in our success by leading the production teams and maximizing efficiency in quality, velocity, and cost. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!
**What you will do:**
+ Monitor and improve shop floor safety, eliminate any unsafe operations, and ensure a safe and clean test environment.
+ Schedule and prioritize constrained resources and adjust staffing to meet flow and customer requirements.
+ Manage team performance and development.
+ Increase production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination via LEAN principles.
+ Initiate and conduct process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members.
+ Lead section status reporting and monitor/audit section metrics.
+ Lead the creation, implementation, and training of standard work procedures.
+ Present during daily shift start meetings, train others, interact with customers
+ Monitor, engage safety efficiency, and promote stop to fix
**What Skills you will have:**
+ **Quality Management:** Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
+ **Planning and Organizing:** Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
+ **Process Improvement:** Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
**Top Candidates will also have:**
+ Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing setting
+ Experience with Microsoft office applications
+ Strong Background in leadership, team building and execution
+ Ability to work with a diverse group of employees
+ Experience leading in a union environment
+ Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside your department
**Additional Information:**
The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available
Sponsorship is not available
**Summary Pay Range:**
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
**Benefits:**
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
+ 401(k) savings plans*
+ Health Savings Account (HSA)*
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
+ Health Lifestyle Programs*
+ Employee Assistance Program*
+ Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
+ Career Development*
+ Incentive bonus*
+ Disability benefits
+ Life Insurance
+ Parental leave
+ Adoption benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:**
October 16, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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**Job Description:**
ITW Medical, a division of ITW, is comprised of two highly respected brands- Coeur and Filtertek, supplying critical filtration and flow control solutions to global OEM's, serving Surgical, Infusion, Bioprocessing and Diagnostic Imaging end markets.
**Summary:**
The Production Manager will report to the Operations Manager and will provide leadership to the day-to-day operation in our Hebron, IL plant. They will focus on safety, communication and accountability for shift leads and technical leads. This includes publishing the production schedule, navigating priorities throughout the day, and ensuring effective communication between operators, technicians, and appropriate support resources.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Drive ownership between supervisors and their team for the JHA (Job-Hazard Assessment), JST (Job-Specific Training) and retraining processes. Take action steps to confirm employees and supervisors are being held accountable to safety and performance expectations.
+ Defining and tracking Job Specific Trainings based on job hazard assessments.
+ Documenting regular safety conversations and driving accountability to safety procedures.
+ Partner with Quality Manager to implement best practices, procedures, corrective actions as needed and to prepare for audits.
+ Drive ownership between supervisors and their teams for containment of suspect product.
+ Define standard practices and expectations to minimize scrap, rework, and expedited freight and to drive consistency in our production processes.
+ Implement expectations around start-ups and set-ups that allow for accountability and ownership of every start-up in the plant.
+ Partner with management team, manufacturing engineers, and other leaders to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts by navigating operational challenges and opportunities. Creating action plans that keep our employees safe and that meet our customer expectations.
+ Communicate expectations to supervisors so that they are able to take responsibility for the safety, quality and production goals for each day.
+ Cascade and drive progress on facility goals, especially safety, cost of quality, conversion cost, and other costs of focus. Drive execution of Front-to-back initiatives, especially in-lining projects that drive cost savings for the plant.
+ Support the Annual Plan (AP) and Long Range Plan (LRP) process by proposing different budget scenarios as requested, as well as the staffing plan for future years based on revenue estimates.
+ Lead and coach their team on Talent Development for themselves and for their employees.
+ Define targeted areas for development as well as distinctive strengths of each direct report.
+ Conduct 1-1 meetings every 1-2 weeks with direct reports to both give and receive feedback, while still engaging each day in daily touchpoints with each shift.
**Qualifications:**
+ 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.
+ Analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial in this role.
+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and able to operate within ERP, MES, and other relevant computer systems.
+ BS in Engineering or Business is not required but is preferred especially if the candidate does not have extensive work experience.
**Physical Requirements**
+ Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
+ Must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities
+ Ability to accommodate occasional flexible schedule when required, and to engage all shifts.
+ Must be able to safely operate required equipment for performing job functions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
**Compensation Information:**
This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
Pay Range:$110,000-130,000 plus 10% AIP bonus
Benefits:
Benefits for this role can be seen by visiting In addition, employees can qualify for vacation, sick, and holiday compensation benefits.
+ Vacation - up to 120 hours of time within first year
+ Sick - up to 40 hours of time within first year
+ Floating Holiday - up to 8 hours of time within first year
+ Holiday - 10 paid holidays per year, these holidays are selected by the Division
_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._
_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._

**Job Title: Production Manager**
**Job Description**
Manage the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring the timely and accurate assembly, packaging, and distribution of electrical products. Supervise and coach production staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Coordinate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure material availability and minimize downtime. Monitor and improve production efficiency, quality control, and workflow processes. Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards while utilizing ERP systems (SAP) to track production metrics, inventory levels, and order fulfillment.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
+ Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to support process improvements.
+ Develop and implement operational efficiencies, quality improvement, and productivity improvement systems.
+ Coach, train, and teach all employees to promote a healthy culture.
**Essential Skills**
+ 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management, preferably in wire cutting.
+ Strong cross-functional leadership and team-building skills.
+ Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
+ Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools (SAP).
+ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Quality control, production scheduling, project management.
+ Experience in wire production, inventory control.
+ Ability to lead, coach, and manage teams.
+ Ability to implement change and new processes.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy employee stock ownership with automatic contributions, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k plan. Benefit from bi-annual profit sharing paid out quarterly, along with paid time off and holidays. Experience career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization.
**Work Environment**
Work on the 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, supervising around 20 people. The team includes roughly 150 personnel overall. The environment focuses on manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and safety, with opportunities for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.
Competitive salary between 80,000 - 100,000
Automatic 401(k) contributions - no employee match required
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.