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Production Manager

Category: Manufacturing
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Job Title: Production Manager
📍 Location: 21500 Gateway Dr., Matteson, IL
💰 Pay: $120,000 – $130,000 per year
📄 Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Why Join Peopleworks?

Peopleworks designs and manufactures innovative solutions in the battery and electronic sector, redefining operational standards through efficiency, precision, and innovation. We lead the market in scalable production technology, global integration, and advanced electronics manufacturing. At Peopleworks, we don't just deliver exceptional products—we foster career growth and empower our teams to excel. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organization where your leadership drives real impact.

What We Offer

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Advocacy)
✅ 401(k) with Company Contribution – Plan confidently for your future
✅ Paid Time Off – Generous PTO, holidays, and support programs for work-life balance
✅ Work Environment – Dynamic, employee-focused setting with global collaboration
✅ Growth Opportunities – Clear paths for career advancement in a growing organization

Your Role as Production Manager

Step into a key leadership role as our Production Manager in Illinois, where you'll drive the strategic direction and daily efficiency of our production operations. In this position, you’ll lead efforts to streamline workflows, elevate team performance, and uphold exceptional quality standards across the board. You’ll oversee day‑to‑day production activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and introduce innovative solutions that strengthen operations and advance the company’s long-term goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader eager to make a measurable impact on our production success.

Furthermore, you will hold the following responsibilities:

🧭 Leadership & Strategic Direction
• Provide strategic guidance and day-to-day leadership for production operations.
• Mentor, train, and manage staff to ensure optimal performance and growth.
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture on the production floor.

⚙️ Operations & Process Management
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and coordination of production activities.
• Drive efficiency through continuous improvement and workflow redesign.
• Enhance internal communications and cross-functional alignment.

🖥️ Technical Oversight & System Management
• Leverage ERP and MES systems to monitor production data and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with leadership to align production with organizational goals.

🌍 Other duties as assigned
• Support cross-border coordination and contribute to global operations planning.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to support audits and performance reviews.

To play a part in our ongoing success, we are seeking someone with:

✔ These Key Competencies
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High-level organizational and problem-solving skills
• Technical proficiency with ERP, MES, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

✔ The following Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10–15+ years of experience in production operations or process management
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Familiarity with electronics or battery manufacturing is a plus
• Korean language skills and cultural familiarity are highly desirable

👉 Excited about the impact you could make? We’d be thrilled to review your application. Apply today!