Production Manager
Aerotek • Libertyville, IL • Posted June 21, 2026
About the Role
**Job Title: Production Manager**
**Job Description**
The Production Manager oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations across 1st and 2nd shifts, with a primary presence on 1st shift hours. This role ensures a safe work environment, drives production efficiency, maintains high quality standards, and leads a team-focused culture of continuous improvement within a CNC machining and contract manufacturing setting.
**Pay** : Compensating up to $120,000 per year, potentially more with supporting skills/experience.
**Responsibilities**
+ Ensure a safe working environment and maintain strict compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
+ Manage production load and scheduling across 1st and 2nd shifts to meet deadlines while maintaining consistent product quality.
+ Lead process improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
+ Oversee labor allocation, material usage, and equi...
**Job Description**
The Production Manager oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations across 1st and 2nd shifts, with a primary presence on 1st shift hours. This role ensures a safe work environment, drives production efficiency, maintains high quality standards, and leads a team-focused culture of continuous improvement within a CNC machining and contract manufacturing setting.
**Pay** : Compensating up to $120,000 per year, potentially more with supporting skills/experience.
**Responsibilities**
+ Ensure a safe working environment and maintain strict compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
+ Manage production load and scheduling across 1st and 2nd shifts to meet deadlines while maintaining consistent product quality.
+ Lead process improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
+ Oversee labor allocation, material usage, and equi...