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Production Manager

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Compensation
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Location
Alton, IL
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Production Manager. A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, lead multiple manufacturing departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on leader will thrive in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of improving productivity, quality, and team performance.

Key focus areas include Lead daily production activities across multiple departments., Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments are met., and Manage and develop supervisors and production leaders..

Successful candidates bring 7+ Years Manufacturing Experience and 5+ Years Leading Supervisors And/Or Multiple Production Departments. Important skills include Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Leadership, Communication, and Problem-Solving. Preferred (not required): Electronics Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation, and Process Optimization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lean ManufacturingProcess ImprovementProduction PlanningLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingERP SystemsManufacturing EnvironmentsElectronics ManufacturingAssemblyAutomationProcess OptimizationHigh-Mix Manufacturing Operations

Qualifications

7+ Years Manufacturing Experience5+ Years Leading Supervisors and/or Multiple Production DepartmentsLegally Authorized to Work in the United StatesBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Leadership ExperienceLean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement Certifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, lead multiple manufacturing departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of improving productivity, quality, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production activities across multiple departments.

  • Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments are met.

  • Manage and develop supervisors and production leaders.

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Monitor and improve key metrics including productivity, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

  • Coordinate activities across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Shipping.

  • Support workforce planning, employee development, and performance management.

  • Promote a safe, compliant, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent leadership experience considered.

  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience.

  • 5+ years of experience leading supervisors and/or multiple production departments.

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and production planning.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing environments.

Preferred Experience

  • Electronics manufacturing, assembly, or related production environments.

  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.

  • Automation and process optimization initiatives.

  • High-mix manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent leadership experience considered.

  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience.

  • 5+ years of experience leading supervisors and/or multiple production departments.

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and production planning.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing environments.

Preferred Experience

  • Electronics manufacturing, assembly, or related production environments.

  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.

  • Automation and process optimization initiatives.

  • High-mix manufacturing operations.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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