Production Manager - Change Agent
Judge Direct Placement, Springfield, IL, United States
Judge Direct Placement is partnering with a premier manufacturing leader in the
Springfield, IL
area to find a visionary
Production Manager
to lead a high-stakes evolution of their production plant. This isn't just about maintaining the status quo; it’s about a total operational rebirth. We need a "Strategic Architect"—a leader who can dismantle inefficient legacy systems, bridge the gap between leadership and the line, and instill a world-class manufacturing mindset. If you have the grit to overhaul a site and the emotional intelligence to bring the team with you, please apply.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
Key Responsibilities
Cultural Alignment & Visionary Leadership
The New Baseline:
Define and enforce a culture rooted in mutual respect and extreme ownership; replace finger-pointing with collaborative problem-solving and rigorous accountability.
Bridge the Gap:
Act as the face of change, spending significant time on the floor to translate corporate strategy into actionable, relatable goals for the workforce.
Succession Planning:
Audit the human capital landscape; mentor emerging leaders and restructure teams to ensure the right people are in the right seats to support a high-performance environment.
Operational Engineering & Performance
Workflow Synthesis:
Re-engineer end-to-end production cycles to remove friction points and maximize "Value-Add" time via Kaizen events and Lean integration.
Metrics That Matter:
Implement real-time dashboarding for OEE, First-Pass Yield (FPY), and safety incidents to move from anecdotal reporting to data-driven reality.
Preventative Evolution:
Shift the maintenance and production philosophy from "break-fix" to predictive reliability, utilizing Pareto analysis to target the 20% of issues causing 80% of downtime.
Strategic Site Revitalization
Asset Rationalization:
Evaluate and optimize the use of floor space, machinery, and inventory to improve cash flow and spatial efficiency.
Financial Stewardship:
Oversee the P&L with a "Business Owner" mindset, prioritizing capital investments that shorten lead times and enhance competitive advantage.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
7+ years in manufacturing leadership, specifically within environments requiring heavy change management, cultural turnarounds, or significant efficiency scaling.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations (Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred).
Certifications:
Lean Master, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent mastery of continuous improvement frameworks.
Leadership Style:
A "boots-on-the-ground" leader who commands respect through competence and transparency, capable of navigating complex labor dynamics and driving individual accountability. xywuqvp
Analytical Edge:
Advanced proficiency in leveraging ERP data and IIoT insights to drive shop-floor behavior and long-term strategic planning.
Springfield, IL
area to find a visionary
Production Manager
to lead a high-stakes evolution of their production plant. This isn't just about maintaining the status quo; it’s about a total operational rebirth. We need a "Strategic Architect"—a leader who can dismantle inefficient legacy systems, bridge the gap between leadership and the line, and instill a world-class manufacturing mindset. If you have the grit to overhaul a site and the emotional intelligence to bring the team with you, please apply.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
Key Responsibilities
Cultural Alignment & Visionary Leadership
The New Baseline:
Define and enforce a culture rooted in mutual respect and extreme ownership; replace finger-pointing with collaborative problem-solving and rigorous accountability.
Bridge the Gap:
Act as the face of change, spending significant time on the floor to translate corporate strategy into actionable, relatable goals for the workforce.
Succession Planning:
Audit the human capital landscape; mentor emerging leaders and restructure teams to ensure the right people are in the right seats to support a high-performance environment.
Operational Engineering & Performance
Workflow Synthesis:
Re-engineer end-to-end production cycles to remove friction points and maximize "Value-Add" time via Kaizen events and Lean integration.
Metrics That Matter:
Implement real-time dashboarding for OEE, First-Pass Yield (FPY), and safety incidents to move from anecdotal reporting to data-driven reality.
Preventative Evolution:
Shift the maintenance and production philosophy from "break-fix" to predictive reliability, utilizing Pareto analysis to target the 20% of issues causing 80% of downtime.
Strategic Site Revitalization
Asset Rationalization:
Evaluate and optimize the use of floor space, machinery, and inventory to improve cash flow and spatial efficiency.
Financial Stewardship:
Oversee the P&L with a "Business Owner" mindset, prioritizing capital investments that shorten lead times and enhance competitive advantage.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
7+ years in manufacturing leadership, specifically within environments requiring heavy change management, cultural turnarounds, or significant efficiency scaling.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations (Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred).
Certifications:
Lean Master, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent mastery of continuous improvement frameworks.
Leadership Style:
A "boots-on-the-ground" leader who commands respect through competence and transparency, capable of navigating complex labor dynamics and driving individual accountability. xywuqvp
Analytical Edge:
Advanced proficiency in leveraging ERP data and IIoT insights to drive shop-floor behavior and long-term strategic planning.