Manufacturing Manager

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General Admin Broadview, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Job Function: The Production Manager leads day-to-day production operations at Bradford Labs’ two Illinois manufacturing facilities: the Broadview liquid facility and the Wireton aerosol facility in Blue Island. Reporting to the VP of Operations, IL, this role is accountable for meeting the production plan at both sites safely, on time, at the required quality, and at the right cost. The Production Manager directs production supervisors, line leads, operators, and temporary labor across both facilities, and partners closely with Planning, Commercial, Quality, Maintenance, EHSS, and Human Resources to coordinate schedules, solve problems, and allocate people and equipment where they are needed most.

The position requires hands‑on leadership on the production floor, the ability to manage two distinct operations (liquid and aerosol) with different equipment, hazards, and regulatory requirements, and a continuous improvement mindset that drives consistent standards and practices across both sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Planning and Execution

• Oversee the full production process at the Broadview and Wireton facilities, from planning and staging through filling, packaging, and completion.
• Ensure the daily and weekly production plan is attained at each site; work with Planning, Commercial, and Operations to adjust the plan when materials, equipment, staffing, or customer priorities change.
• Determine the staffing levels, equipment, and supplies required to run each line and product type, and establish baseline crewing standards for all levels of production at both sites.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and resources between the two facilities as needed to meet the combined production schedule.
• Lead daily production meetings and shift handoffs at each site to review safety, quality, schedule attainment, and open issues.
• Provide regular updates to the VP of Operations, IL on production status, communicating critical issues, risks, and recovery plans promptly.
• Lead, supervise, and direct production supervisors, line leads, and production employees at both facilities; assign work, set daily priorities, and ensure appropriate coverage across shifts.
• Recruit, train, and develop production staff in partnership with Human Resources; review performance, provide regular coaching and feedback, and recommend staffing and compensation changes.
• Lead and drive a continuous production training program, including new hire onboarding, cross‑training, and line and equipment qualification at each site.
• Own and drive accountability for adherence to Company policies and procedures at all levels through the fair and consistent use of the disciplinary process, in partnership with Human Resources.
• Manage the temporary labor workforce in coordination with staffing agency partners to maintain staffing levels consistent with the production plan.
• Review and approve employee time records and maintain production labor and payroll-related reports as required.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance (In partnership with EHSS and Quality)

• Partner with EHSS to ensure all safety and health standards are followed at both sites and that production employees are trained on and follow site safety programs, including lockout/tagout, powered industrial truck safety, chemical handling, and use of personal protective equipment.
• At the Wireton aerosol facility, ensure production follows established procedures for the safe handling of flammable propellants and pressurized…