LHH is actively seeking a Production Manager for a manufacturing company in the Lombard area. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in a growing department.
This role is responsible for acting as liaison between customers and production to support the continued growth of division and provide every day and strategic guidance to the production operations .
The primary responsibilities for this role include
Forecasting production and customer demand
Analyze inventory usage
Prepare departmental reports
Ensure a safe and efficient production area
Play a role in developing and implementing short and long term strategies
Problem solve to ensure smooth production operations and customer demands are meet
Monitor production results against goals and customer expectations
The ideal candidate profile will have the following qualifications
3+ years of manufacturing and inventory control experience
1+ years of leadership experience
ERP experience
Good Excel Skills
Strong background in material slow/planning/scheduling
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal