Production Manager

Aldridge Group•Green Oaks, IL

39d•$85,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Manager to champion Aldridge’s Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) safety culture while directing all prefabrication facility operations, production scheduling, and material logistics. The position ensures total alignment between manufacturing capacity and project site demands by optimizing plant labor, enforcing strict quality control, and mitigating operational bottlenecks. This leader aims to provide the safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of components to meet all volume targets and project milestones.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years in production management, with preferred exposure to both mechanical/modular prefabrication and plant-based industrial manufacturing.
Proven track record of participating in or leading an operational scale-up, factory layout optimization, or continuous improvement transformation.
Strong proficiency with MRP/ERP software, manufacturing asset tracking, and reading complex architectural, MEP, or industrial blueprints.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to gain buy-in from seasoned field tradespeople adopting new manufacturing habits.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods on concrete surfaces.

Nice To Haves

a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
preferred exposure to both mechanical/modular prefabrication and plant-based industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead the Transition: Convert legacy project-based prefab workflows into repeatable, structured assembly lines utilizing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard product configurations.
Daily Floor Management: Oversee all shop-floor activities, manage capacity planning, and optimize daily labor allocations to meet aggressive production targets.
Implement Lean Manufacturing: Introduce Lean methodologies, 5S workplace organization, and waste-reduction strategies across the shop floor.
Workflow Scheduling: Build and manage detailed production schedules aligned with sales forecasts, raw material supply timelines, and client project deadlines.
Quality & Material Control: Establish strict quality control (QC) tracking systems, standardize raw material intake, and minimize finished goods variances.
Safety Leadership: Enforce strict OSHA guidelines and establish updated safety protocols tailored to new manufacturing equipment.
KPI Tracking & Reporting: Define and track critical shop metrics (e.g., cycle times, yield rates, scrap costs) and report progress directly to executive leadership.