**Job Title: Production Manager** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Production Manager to ensure the smooth operation of our production floor. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire manufacturing process, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods while maintaining high-quality standards. This role involves close collaboration with the all departments and inside sales team to update production processes and prioritize tasks. **Responsibilities** + Ensure the production floor operates smoothly and efficiently. + Plan and schedule production processes to meet delivery timelines and quality standards. + Oversee the entire manufacturing process to ensure timely and quality delivery of goods. + Collaborate with the owner and inside sales team to update production work and processes. + Communicate project statuses and prioritize tasks effectively. + Ensure the availability of correct raw materials to keep production running. + Assist in managing employees on the floor, ensuring tasks are completed correctly and on time. + Review blueprints, work instructions, or models and understand their requirements. + Work with all levels at the facility, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. **Essential Skills** + Production management + Production process flow + Process improvement + Production planning and scheduling + Strong interpersonal skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience working in a custom shop + Understanding of custom manufacturing processes + Ability to interpret blueprints and models **Why Work Here?** Join a shop in a stable industry where you can grow and make a significant impact. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages collaboration. **Work Environment** The position is based in a custom shop, offering a unique work environment that emphasizes precision and quality. Collaborate with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in a niche market. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexis, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Alexis,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.