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Presented by North American Recruiting and ConsultingPosition: Plant Production ManagerLocation: Vernon Hills-Lake Zurich Area of IllinoisJob Code: CRT01268 . If selected for the Plant Production Manger role, you will be involved in learning all aspects of the plant’s operations due to the current Plant/Operations Manager preparing to retire in the next 5-6 years.

We have begun a search for a Plant Production Manager for one of our International OEM clients in the Vernon Hills-Lake Zurich area of Illinois.  The description below is from Our Client, and we would ask that you carefully review what they are seeking in terms of a Production Manager.  After reviewing their description, and if you are interested in learning more, send a copy of your resume as a word.doc (NOT a pdf) to my business address:  bob.turner@narecruiting.net and when I have your resume, I will share with you “who” Our Client is and “their location” in Illinois.  If you remain interested, we will set up a time for a conversation. <div style="text-align:center">Presented by North American Recruiting and Consulting</div><div style="text-align:center">Position:  Plant Production Manager</div><div style="text-align:center">Location:  Vernon Hills-Lake Zurich Area of Illinois</div><div style="text-align:center">Job Code:  CRT01268</div> CLIENT OVERVIEW:Our Client is a global leader in clean air solutions and they have been in business since the 1960’s. Our Client designs, manufactures, and supplies a wide range of filtration systems for commercial, industrial, and healthcare markets. Our Client is committed to sustainability and focuses on improving, via their products, the environment where hundreds of thousands of employees work worldwide.This facility has been in operation for about 50 years and has approximately 125 full time employees.  Presently they run 11 Value Streams and they are a Non-Union facility.SUMMARY:  Our client is looking for someone who has worked as either an Operations Manager or a Plant Manager for a small to medium size manufacturing plant to take this role for their facility.If selected for the Plant Production Manger role, you will be involved in learning all aspects of the plant’s operations due to the current Plant/Operations Manager preparing to retire in the next 5-6 years.Reporting to the Plant/Operations Manager, the Production Manager position is responsible for all manufacturing processes in the plant. This position is responsible for reporting of all KPI’s, production & labor reporting as well as assigned projects.Must lead, motivate and provide resources and knowledge to process work teams and assure that products are manufactured in a cost efficient and timely manner while following EH&S and quality standards. This person will develop processes that will maximize safety, quality, productivity, and profitability while meeting customer service standards. They will be responsible for the training, mentoring, educating the teams to become a World Class manufacturing plant, and the development of staff as this is the “core business” in improving manufacturing processes.  In addition, in this role you will have the responsibility of maintaining a positive climate for employee relations. This person must also be hands-on, willing to roll up their sleeves to help build product and/or troubleshoot when issues arise. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  In addition to those listed in the Summary section above, the following are duties necessary for the position. <ul><li>Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Our Client’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, performance appraisals, addressing complaints and resolving problems or disciplining employees.</li><li>Performs prescribed quality procedures in accordance with plant quality system requirements.</li><li>Assigns production hours for each department based on workload.</li><li>Reviews accuracy of production hours to job and for standard cost purposes.</li><li>Reviews job pack.</li><li>Order Shop Tools.</li><li>Reviews and coordinates job packs and distributes to Production Supervisor.</li><li>Report manufacturing status daily to Operations Manager.</li><li>Issues written and oral instructions.</li><li>Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.</li><li>Adjusts errors and complaints.</li><li>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.</li><li>Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Education: Associates Degree or equivalent, a minimum of two to five years’ manufacturing production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment-Required.</li><li>Prefer someone with a BS or BA degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Operations, or something similar</li><li>Strong team leadership, interpersonal, people management and communication skills.</li><li>Comprehensive experience in production planning and workflow optimization.</li><li>Strong command of production systems including ERP, MRP, and MES.</li><li>In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and supply chain dynamics, value stream understanding.</li><li>Familiarity with automation technologies.</li><li>Proficient in setting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Solid background in budgeting and scheduling.</li><li>Skilled in root cause analysis and driving process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Highly analytical, with a talent for troubleshooting production and quality issues.</li><li>Experience thriving in high-pressure environments and managing shifting priorities.</li><li>Committed to maintaining workplace organization and safety, including OSHA safety certifications. </li><li>Well-versed in EHS and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Above average reading comprehension, writing and oral communication skills.</li><li>Technical math skills are required</li><li>Strong reasoning ability. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.</li><li>Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and or schedule form.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work in an organizational culture of high performance, employee involvement, and continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and team concepts.</li><li>Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Suite, timekeeping, and other production data management systems</li><li>Extensive knowledge in Project Management and training.</li></ul>COMPENSATION:Base salary range:  $120-180K plus performance bonus; Excellent Benefits; Some Relocation AssistanceCONTACT INFORMATION:Bob Turner, Ed. D. PresidentNorth American Recruiting and Consultingbob.turner@narecruiting.net903-561-6928

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Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of manufacturing equipment, including: Automated filling and packaging lines Custom bottle assembly equipment Fermentation and bioprocess units (101000L) Vision inspection systems Robotic pick and place units Labeling and material handling equipment Serve as an equipment subject matter expert (SME) for assigned systems and assist in training/mentoring other technicians and maintenance personnel. This includes activities, such as, but not limited to, technical support of manufacturing equipment (which includes 5 lines of automated filling/packaging machines, custom bottle assembly lines, multiple 10-1000L fermentation and bioprocess equipment, inspection vision systems, robotic pick & place units, integrated labeling systems), machine shop operations, material (commodity, packaging, etc.) testing, manufacturing, and process and laboratory equipment.

Title: Engineering Technician I Location: Client Park, IL 60064 Duration: 12 Months Description: The Engineering Technician within Client Transfusion Medicine will provide direct, hands-on technical support for full production operations. They will focus on ensuring reliable day-to-day performance of production automated equipment and manufacturing processes that support the world-wide manufacture of Biologics and Transfusion Diagnostic products to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. The Engineering Technician serves as a key front line technical resourcetroubleshooting equipment, resolving downtime issues, and maintaining operational readiness across multiple automated and semi automated systems. This includes activities, such as, but not limited to, technical support of manufacturing equipment (which includes 5 lines of automated filling/packaging machines, custom bottle assembly lines, multiple 10-1000L fermentation and bioprocess equipment, inspection vision systems, robotic pick & place units, integrated labeling systems), machine shop operations, material (commodity, packaging, etc.) testing, manufacturing, and process and laboratory equipment. The Engineering Technician role becomes the subject-matter-expert (SME) on specific equipment systems and provides guidance to other technicians and contractors to assure a timely and correct completion of assigned activities. What Youll Work On Provide realtime technical support to production lines, responding quickly to equipment alarms, process interruptions, and mechanical/automation issues. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of manufacturing equipment, including: Automated filling and packaging lines Custom bottle assembly equipment Fermentation and bioprocess units (101000L) Vision inspection systems Robotic pick and place units Labeling and material handling equipment Serve as an equipment subject matter expert (SME) for assigned systems and assist in training/mentoring other technicians and maintenance personnel. Engage in cutting-edge automation that supports all site manufacturing areas, including fermentation, biologics production, and automated fill/finish of instrument testing products. Leverage your mechatronics skills to drive technical innovation, resolve design conflicts, and troubleshoot equipment systems methodically. Work independently to apply systematic troubleshooting methods to diagnose and resolve issues with equipment and systems. Stay flexible to evolving requirements and proactively anticipate customer needs for solutions and information. Juggle multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring commitments are met without compromising on quality. Perform routine adjustments, preventive maintenance tasks, and component replacements to ensure equipment reliability. Communicate clearly with production operators, engineering, and maintenance to ensure quick resolution of issues that impact throughput, yield, or quality. Develop and maintain comprehensive records of work performed, including troubleshooting steps, testing, parts used, and equipment condition. Identify improvement opportunities that enhance equipment uptime or reduce repetitive failures in processes and systems Work with suppliers to ensure system parts meet performance and cost objectives. Foster a positive attitude and cooperative relationships within the site organizations. Required Qualifications High School Diploma and two years of qualifying experience (e.g. Associate Degree, two years of successful completion of a trade school) - OR - Junior college (or apprenticeship) certification in their selected field. Six (6) years of related experience may be substituted for the two-year certificate. The six years may not be counted twice for both education and experience. Experience with technical troubleshooting and support of both new and aging Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE). Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Must be capable of good verbal and written communication skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interface with production, engineering staff, and various development and maintenance groups. Must be a self-starter, capable of organizing his/her work as well as the work of assigned client technical persons, and or outside contractors. Must be capable of providing technical assistance in his/her selected area as well as recommend alternatives to the lead engineer or development person. Must be capable of providing training to production operators in the use of equipment. Ability to manage multiple tasks and know how to prioritize the workday to ensure deadlines are met. Preferred Qualifications: Handson mechanical or electrical technical experience in medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries. Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering technology. Working knowledge of PLCcontrolled equipment (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens) preferred. Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings; familiarity with CAD, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks is a plus. Experience with CMMS systems such as Maximo or SAP. Familiarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement tools (5S, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, etc.). Demonstrated handson, problemsolving mindset with strong analytical and diagnostic skills.

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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