Production Manager

Production Manager Hollister-Whitney (O) – Quincy, IL 62305

Overview Level: Experienced Category:
Salaried Description If  you are a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on the production floor, develops high-performing teams, and drives measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, we want to talk to you. We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a designated manufacturing value stream at Hollister-Whitney, part of Vantage Elevation.

About UsVantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units, including GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions.

Through its brands, Vantage supplies nearly all electromechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, Vantage employs more than 900 people across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Position Summary As the Production Manager, you will lead all aspects of an assigned manufacturing value stream and serve as a key member of the Hollister-Whitney leadership team. You will be accountable for driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and employee engagement while developing a high-performing team of supervisors, team leads, and production employees.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that requires a strong and consistent presence on the manufacturing floor. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety, Human Resources, and Customer Service to achieve production and business objectives.

The successful candidate will be an accountable, people-focused leader who uses data, Lean principles, and disciplined execution to deliver sustainable results. This role is ideal for an ambitious manufacturing professional who is motivated to grow into broader plant leadership responsibilities over time.

ResponsibilitiesA typical day may include:

Lead the daily production activities of an assigned manufacturing value stream, ensuring production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer commitments

Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement using operational metrics and disciplined corrective action

Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, remove production barriers, and optimize labor, equipment, materials, and other resources

Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors, Team Leads, and hourly employees while establishing clear expectations and accountability for results

Build a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements and company policies

Lead safety observations, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to reduce workplace hazards, defects, scrap, and rework

Champion Lean Manufacturing practices, including Kaizen events, waste reduction, and initiatives to improve throughput, OEE, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, and first-pass yield

Manage labor efficiency, overtime, productivity, manufacturing costs, departmental budgets, and improvement opportunities that support profitability

Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Materials, Maintenance, EHS, Human Resources, and Customer Service to resolve challenges and achieve business objectives

Lead organizational change with urgency, sound judgment, and a strong focus on employees and customers

Qualifications Required Bachelor ’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience

Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience

At least five years of experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams

Demonstrated success leading production in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, such as metal fabrication, machining, welding, capital equipment, industrial…