Production Manager

Job overview

The Production Manager is an onsite role based in Joliet, IL, with an annual salary range of $96,555 – $125,563. This position manages manufacturing operations for a designated value stream at G&W Electric Co, ensuring high-quality production and operational efficiency. The role exists to lead a manufacturing workforce of approximately 90 employees, including supervisors and production staff. The manager is accountable for meeting daily output targets, optimizing process times, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to support business goals.

What you'll do

• Lead value stream production to meet schedule dates
• manage daily output targets
• ensure FIFO compliance
• investigate cycle loss
• partner with Operational Excellence
• mentor supervisors and production staff
• oversee budget compliance
• ensure safety and EPA/OSHA standard adherence.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

joliet il

g&w electric

production manager

manufacturing

lean

six sigma

supervisory

operations

$96k-$125k/yr

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Club Reimbursement

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and 3-5 years in low volume/high mix, engineered-to-order environments.

About the employer

G&W Electric Co is hiring for this role. Industry: Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing. Sector: 33.