Production Manager

Manage daily operations of the production floor, ensuring 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. Utilize ERP systems (SAP) to track production metrics, inventory levels, and order fulfillment. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues. Collaborate with Sales and Logistics teams to support process improvements. Develop and implement operational efficiencies, quality improvement, productivity improvement, and inventory systems. Coach, train, and teach all employees to promote a healthy culture.

• Manage daily operations of the production floor.
• Ensure timely and accurate assembly, packaging, and distribution of products.
• Supervise and coach production staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with purchasing and inventory teams.
• Monitor and improve production efficiency, quality control, and workflow processes.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP) to track production metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Sales and logistics teams for process improvements.
• Develop and implement operational efficiencies and quality improvement systems.
• Coach, train, and teach employees to promote a healthy culture.

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management, preferably in Wire Cutting.
• Strong cross-functional leadership 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.

• Experience in Cable Cutting, production supervision, process improvement, assembly, safety, production management, manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma, production supervision, quality assurance, and management skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and manage.
• Ability to implement change and new processes.

Benefit from employee stock ownership with automatic contributions. Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with a 401k plan. Take advantage of bi-annual profit sharing paid out quarterly. Receive paid time off and holidays. Grow your career within a stable and expanding organization.

This role is based on the first shift, working from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You will supervise approximately 20 people within a team of about 150. The work environment is dynamic, focusing on collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

medical, dental, vision, 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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.