Production Manager

Recruiting Partner: Adriane Oifoh

Chicago, Illinois | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $95,000 to $11,500 | Job ID: 160607

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We are partnering with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company that has been in business for over 50 years. They are seeking a hands-on, proactive Production Manager to bring structure and efficiency to their manual production environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working closely with ownership to optimize day-to-day operations.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and manage daily production schedules.
  • Lead initiatives to improve workflow, reduce downtime, and enhance productivity.
  • Apply Six Sigma, 5S, or other lean methodologies to optimize operations.
  • Analyze performance data using Excel and ERP systems.
  • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and drive structure.
  • Collaborate directly with ownership on operational strategy and improvements.
  • Ensure workplace safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with team members.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience managing a manual production floor—furniture manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Strong background in process improvement, lean methodologies, and data analysis.
  • Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP systems.
  • Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and employee relations skills.
  • Prior experience in small, family-run businesses is highly valued.
  • Stable work history (3–4+ years in each role preferred).
  • Spanish-speaking ability is a plus, not required.

What’s Offered:

  • Competitive salary, depending on experience
  • Bonus and profit-sharing opportunity
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • A chance to make a real impact and grow with a company that values your ideas

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 160607

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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