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Production Leader - Industrial Manufacturing

Apex Industrial Solutions
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary Estimate
USD 70.000 – USD 110.000
Posting Time
7 Mei 2026
Deadline
7 Mei 2027

Job description

Join a global leader in Industrial Production at Apex Industrial Solutions. We design, manufacture, and deliver high-quality equipment with safety and efficiency at the core. This role offers career growth, competitive compensation, and a collaborative environment that values initiative and continuous improvement.

As a Production Leader, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products meet quality and on-time delivery goals. You will partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize throughput and performance across the plant.

We seek a data-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable results. If you are passionate about Lean, Six Sigma, and people development in a modern manufacturing setting, this is the role for you.

Responsibility

  • Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across all shifts.
  • Develop and enforce standard work, SOPs, and work instructions to optimize throughput.
  • Monitor equipment performance, OEE, downtime, and coordinate maintenance with maintenance teams.
  • Oversee production planning, scheduling, and inventory control in partnership with supply chain.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies with cross-functional teams.
  • Coach and mentor frontline supervisors and operators to improve performance and engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards and prepare for audits.

Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in industrial production or manufacturing operations with leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and TPM principles.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle) and data-driven decision making.
  • Proven ability to analyze KPIs, drive root-cause investigations, and implement successful improvements.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and people leadership skills.
  • Familiarity with safety and regulatory requirements (OSHA, ISO 9001) and audit readiness.

Required Skills

Lean manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen 5S TPM ERP/SAP Data analysis Process optimization Cross-functional leadership

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