Production Manager

ITW•Roselle, IL

16d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Division Summary ITW Residential Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon®, Red Head®, Ramset®), underlayment screws (Backer-On Rock-On ®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor). ITW Residential Mechanical Fastening excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use. Position Summary Provide leadership and direction for all production operations at the facility. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, developing team members, and ensuring the manufacture of high-quality, value-added products. Oversee quality and preventive maintenance procedures, optimize equipment capacity, and drive productivity and efficiency through team capability building. Additionally, this role manages raw materials, production scheduling across all shifts, and the facility’s tooling program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
5–10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with manufacturing technology tools.
Experience leading empowered, high‑volume production teams.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and quality systems (e.g., Six Sigma).
Experience using ERP systems for production orders, purchasing, and item setup.
Strong project management, organizational, and follow‑through skills.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Experience managing tooling programs.
Background in production control and procurement of operating supplies.

Responsibilities

Lead a strong safety culture by ensuring team awareness, proper training, adherence to procedures, and compliance with OSHA and company standards.
Oversee safety incident investigations and implement effective corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
Manage all manufacturing, assembly, and shipping/receiving activities within a collaborative, empowered, and continuous‑improvement‑focused team environment.
Partner with engineering, supply chain, customer service, and other functions to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals, with attention to SLOB, IFOT, and backorder metrics.
Produce at Market Rate of Demand (MRD) by managing capacity, line dedication, efficiency, and process improvements that enhance quality and reduce cost.
Utilize 80/20 principles to identify improvement opportunities that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and product performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by setting priorities, assigning resources, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Support monthly and annual financial goals by meeting cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and staffing targets.
Evaluate and implement operational improvements that strengthen safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
Set clear expectations and coach team members to improve performance in key operational areas, including safety, scheduling, cost reduction, and attendance.
Develop talent at all levels through selection, onboarding, goal alignment, coaching, performance management, and skills‑matrix development for hourly employees and supervisors.
Manage timecards, schedules, and staffing levels to support daily and weekly production goals.
Foster a winning culture by recognizing team achievements, celebrating key milestones, and communicating progress against business goals.