Production Manager jobs in Rockford, IL

Professional Plastics, a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes, is currently offering great career opportunities in the plastics industry. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 21 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits Package:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Summary: The Production Manager implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency by enforcing organizational standards and coordinating the activities of production employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: includes the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Program CNC machines using Mastercam
• Set up machines and manage tooling
• Troubleshooting—equipment, processes and programs
• Assess and manage operator efficiency and machine utilization using productivity software
• Manage production employees across all shifts to drive productivity, accuracy in reporting, and efficient operation of machines
• Lead daily production meeting to communicate safety, quality, and scheduling of jobs
• Work with engineering, ensure that material, tooling and programs are available for scheduled jobs
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel and establishing priorities
• Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing organizational standards
• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Maintain work flow by setting processing variables (cycle times), observing efficiency and equipment performance
• Compile production performance records and data to address questions/issues
• Develop reporting procedures for production issues (maintenance, programs)
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Assist the workforce regarding safety, scheduling, and personnel issues
• Maintain workforce by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Work with staff to develop personal growth opportunities
• Maintain compliance within established policies and procedures
• Support company mission, vision, strategic plan and goals
• Quality Control – first article, in-process and final inspection
• Program optimization – red-line revisions
• Inventory management of value added products and programs
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management
  

Experience: Production management experience required. CNC Programming and Cam Systems knowledge required.

If being part of the Professional Plastics Team sounds EXCITING to you, APPLY now!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time