I Manage this role : Robert Smith
Job Description:
The ARM Group is seeking to hire aFull-Time – Production Manager – BAR / SOAP for one of our leading contract manufacturing clients in Aurora, IL.
#Immediate Hiring / Actively Interviewing
#Pay: $120K – $130K/Annually.
#Shift: 1sf Shift
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage Bar Soap manufacturing operations, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, OEE, OTIF, Material Yield, and Production targets.
- Direct supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and production teams to optimize productivity and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshoot production issues, reduce waste/scrap, and improve department capacity.
- Oversee production scheduling, inventory control, quality standards, maintenance prioritization, and regulatory compliance.
- Foster a strong problem-solving culture through coaching, training, and employee development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and union leadership to ensure smooth plant operations and employee engagement.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a high-speed production environment.
- 5+ years of experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years of experience in an FDA-regulated facility.
- Strong leadership, planning, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with OEE improvement, OTIF delivery, quality systems, continuous improvement, and production management.
- Consumer products manufacturing experience preferred.
Key Technologies / Manufacturing Focus:
- High-speed production operations.
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Production scheduling, inventory management, quality control, and maintenance coordination.
- FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Union workforce management.
Disclaimer:
ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.
By applying for this job, you consent to allow representatives of ARM GROUP LLC to contact you regarding your candidacy. This may include communication via email, phone, text, or other means deemed appropriate by ARM GROUP LLC. Rest assured, your information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.
It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.