Production Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Production Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing plants and similar places. Their duties include planning, coordinating, and controlling the manufacturing processes, ensuring goods are produced efficiently and that the right amount of products are of good quality and cost-effective. They work with other team members to implement the company's policies and goals, monitor production standards, and implement quality-control programs. They also play a key role in the maintenance of equipment and machinery, ensuring they are in good working condition for optimal productivity.

Key skills and qualifications include a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, experience in a similar leadership role, strong understanding of industry and market trends, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Certifications such as Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Production Manager, one could have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Inspector, or Operations Manager.

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Previous degree or supervisory experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment preferred....

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

  • Elgin, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 6 hours ago

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for: safety, maintaining the production workflow, as well as the production line set-up and labor utilization....

Production Supervisor

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Production Supervisor Job Details Job Location Waukegan, IL Salary Range $51512.80 - $77269.20 Salary Job Shift 3rd Shift Description Join the PAK The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of...

Production Supervisor (DIRECT HIRE) Bilingual

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 6 hours ago

2nd Shift Production Supervisor (DIRECT HIRE) Shift schedule: 4:00pm-3:00am Monday-Thursday Compensation : $76,000-$80,0000/yr (plus various bonuses based off performance) Job Description The 2nd...

Production Supervisor

  • Rochelle, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rochelle, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers...

Production Supervisor

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc....

Job Level: Business Operations-B4 Job Description: Under direction of the Production Leader, and based on the areas top losses and key challenges, the Production Coordinator creates and executes...

Production Supervisor- Powder

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at The Jel Sert Company in West Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages...

Production Supervisor - Liquid

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at The Jel Sert Company in West Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages...

Manager, Production - JR715-6955

  • Momence, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Momence, IL
  • 1 day ago

Familiarity with use of Lean manufacturing principles. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail....

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - 3081-3669

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at BWAY Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provides leadership and training to accomplish production objectives to all employees for...

Production Supervisor

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 1 day ago

Accountabilities: Discuss production plan with Production Manager/Operation Manager on a weekly/daily basis. Review production goals with staff, on a daily basis, to determine if goals were met....

Production Supervisor - 12 hours Night Shift Rotation - 3088-3669

  • Addison, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 2 days ago

at BWAY Corporation in Addison, Illinois, United States Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION The Production Supervisor is responsible for front-line leadership in day-to-day operations of a designated...

Production Manager

  • Itasca, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Itasca, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Company Description ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment,...

Production Manager

  • Joliet, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 2 days ago

Overview The Production Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and managing production operations at the Joliet facility....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Production Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace....
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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
17.9%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.4%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Managers in Illinois
1-2 years
28.4%
4-6 years
21.2%
10+ years
13.2%
2-4 years
13.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
None
7.5%
Less than 1 year
5.5%
8-10 years
1.2%



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