Leviton · 10 hours ago
Production Manager
Bloomingdale, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLeviton is a company that builds solutions for lighting, power, and connectivity in everyday spaces. The Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production processes, and meeting quality and budget targets while collaborating with various teams to enhance efficiency.
Consumer ElectronicsEnergy ManagementHardwareLightingManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead production operations to achieve on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets
Manage supervisors multi-shift facility
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production goals and daily achievements
Remove production obstacles, coordinating staffing, training, equipment maintenance and supplies
Collaborate with supply chain, quality, engineering, and customer service teams to improve efficiency and reduce lead times
Oversee bill of material (BOM) and work-in-progress (WIP) inventory
Manage parts supply, maintenance schedules, and safety procedures for equipment
Investigates and resolve process concerns using root cause analysis and corrective goals and achievements
Drive process improvement and ensure accountability for project deadlines
Enforce company policies, including safety, attendance, training, preventive maintenance, and quality standards
Perform management duties: hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and manage production staff; address performance and resolve issues
Prepare cost and budget estimates in support of the budgeting process
Operate within established budgets for volume, scrap, and labor
Measure and report operator efficiency and quality performance
Support new product introduction, including pilot builds and ramp-up to volume production
Conduct audits on preventive maintenance, in-process checks, and production metrics
Develop and maintain procedures and instructions in an ISO 9001 environment, ensuring employee compliance
Qualification
Required
Experience using ERP systems (Oracle, SAP or other equivalent systems)
Strong knowledge of assembly lines and work cell manufacturing and processes
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders
Build strong relationships with others to promote a supportive and engaged workplace
Ability to train and direct employees to encourage them to complete assigned tasks within given deadlines
Ability to guide, inspire, and influence others to achieve common goals. This includes setting a vision, making strategic decisions, and motivating a team to work collaboratively
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues that arise to maintain smooth operations and achieve strategic goals
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience working in a production, operations, or technical environment
Minimum 2 years of production management experience
Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to guide teams, influence outcomes, or lead initiatives
Up to 10% travel is expected for this position
Preferred
engineering degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Company
Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management solutions, networking solutions, security and home automation and commercial data infrastructure products.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (5)
2023 (9)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1M2013-06-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Don Hendler
President and CEO
Daryoush Larizadeh
President
Recent News
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