Production Manager – Discrete Manufacturing
Location: Cary, IL (onsite)

We're partnering with a stable, growing manufacturing company in Cary, IL to hire a Production Manager to lead multiple shop-floor areas and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, and throughput.

This is a high-visibility leadership role with a clear path to broader operational responsibility as the business continues to scale.

What You'll Own

• Lead day-to-day production across multiple departments (safety, quality, delivery, output)
• Develop and coach frontline supervisors; drive accountability and performance
• Identify bottlenecks and improve flow to increase throughput
• Partner with Materials/Planning to align production with demand
• Ensure strong shop-floor discipline (processes, ERP transactions, execution)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, standard work, operating rhythms)

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership in a production/manufacturing environment (manager or strong supervisor stepping up)
• Background in discrete manufacturing (assembly, machining, fabrication, etc.)
• Experience leading through supervisors and managing multiple work areas
• Hands-on, floor-oriented leader who can drive execution—not just strategy
• Lean/CI mindset (formal or practical experience)
• ERP exposure (Dynamics or similar a plus)

Why This Role

• Clear runway for growth into a larger operations role
• Strong leadership team and investment in process improvement
• Stable, established business with a focus on operational excellence

Compensation

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Full benefits package (health, retirement, PTO)