Warehouse Production Manager

Rehrig Pacific Company•Joliet, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: Production Manager – Lead with Purpose, Drive with Passion! Are you a people-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment? Do you believe operational excellence starts with empowered teams and a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement? If so, we want you to join our team as our next Production Manager! As a Production Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our plant operations – leading with empathy, driving performance, and creating a culture where safety, quality, and people come first. You’ll be hands-on, visible, and impactful every single day.

Requirements

5+ years of supervisory experience (or equivalent education).
Experience with ERP systems (JDE a plus!).
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
A passion for developing people and improving processes.
A mindset for safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Love solving problems and making things better every day.
Are energized by leading diverse teams and building strong relationships.
Want to make a real impact in a role that blends strategy with hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead with Empathy: Develop your team through training, coaching, and engagement. Champion inclusion and well-being.
Drive Safety Excellence: Conduct LOTO inspections, BBSOs, and 5S audits. Be a visible safety leader.
Boost Efficiency: Perform daily Gemba walks, monitor KPIs, and lead Kaizen activities to identify and solve problems.
Deliver Results: Hit production and quality targets, manage headcount, and ensure accurate reporting in ERP systems.
Engage and Inspire: Participate in People Engagement initiatives, host quarterly team meetings, and foster open communication.