Production Manager at RPS North America

Kankakee, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, Roofing, Building MaterialsIndustries

Requirements

Technical four-year degree
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives including Lean
Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills
Demonstrated team building talent and hands-on problem-solving skills
Ability to achieve results individually and as a member of a team

Responsibilities

Providing leadership and coaching to production supervisors and employees to meet all safety, environmental, quality, cost and service goals and objectives
Partnering with the Quality Control Coordinator to ensure that finished product meet all customer requirements through continuous improvement and utilization of the plant quality management system
Partnering with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure equipment reliability at optimal efficiency and cost
Providing leadership and support to the overall reliability strategy including the involvement of production employees in TPM
Partnering with the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to assure that the manufacturing schedule is optimized and makes adjustments as necessary to provide required levels of service to our customers in the most cost effective manner
Providing the leadership to maintain a highly engaged workforce; partners with HR in areas of performance management, employee involvement, organizational change, staffing and employee development
Providing leadership to drive continuous improvement through the application of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Kaizen events working directly with the production and maintenance teams
Assuring employee training (quality, safety, process, etc.) is effective and completed
Mentoring immediate direct reports and establishes an effective team that is accountable and capable to achieve all performance goals
Assuring plant housekeeping meets company standards and implements and maintains a 5S program to sustain improvements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementTPMLeadershipCoachingQuality ManagementEquipment ReliabilityProduction SchedulingSafety ManagementEmployee Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Production Manager position?

Benefits include health insurance (with teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA), dental and vision insurance, life insurance, health spending account, short-term disability, 401k match, paid vacation, floating days, employee assistance program, employee engagement events, awards and recognition, tuition reimbursement, service awards, and employee perks & discounts.

Is this Production Manager role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site role at the Kankakee facility, requiring hands-on oversight of plant operations.

What qualifications are required for the Production Manager position?

Candidates need a technical four-year degree and a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment; Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is a plus.

What is the company culture like at IKO Industries?

The company values quality, integrity, and trustworthiness, and emphasizes a hands-on leadership-driven environment focused on Lean/continuous improvement, employee development, operational excellence, and maintaining a highly engaged workforce.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Manager role?

Strong candidates will have a technical degree, 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience, Lean manufacturing knowledge, leadership skills for coaching teams, and preferably Six Sigma certification to drive continuous improvement and operational goals.

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

$31.5KTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from AECOM with new regional director.

Acquisition by Tetra Tech may impact client relationships.

Internal competition from NEO Material Development Kit could cause brand confusion.

Differentiation

RPS Group offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services.

The company has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental consulting.

RPS leverages its global presence and multidisciplinary teams for tailored solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for environmental consulting due to global sustainability focus.

Growing interest in digital transformation aligns with RPS's expertise.

Expansion of green finance offers new project opportunities for RPS.

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