Production Manager

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Joliet, Illinois, USA

Skills: leadership, problem-solving, lean tools, production software, reporting tools, team-building

Company Overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role
Job Summary
The Operations / Manufacturing / Production Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day production or service center activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing or service processes. This role supervises teams, coordinates resources, and supports continuous improvement efforts. This job profile is intended for People Managers of 4+ junior to experienced expert-level roles. This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Supervise teams and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Monitor production or service metrics and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance and logistics to support operations.
• Train and develop team members.




• Support implementation of lean manufacturing practices.
• Report performance and issues to senior management.

Skills & Qualifications
Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 6+ years of relevant work experience are minimally required to be able to manage and coordinate one or more expert-level teams. Experience in manufacturing or production management. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with lean tools and continuous improvement. Proficiency in production software and reporting tools. Effective communication and team-building abilities.

What we offer you
15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
401k plan with a 6% match
Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
Health savings account matching
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid paternal leave
Gym reimbursement
Sulzer is an equal prospect employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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