Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager – Manufacturing Leadership Opportunity | Wheeling, ILMust be local to area- No RelocationMust be Conversational in Spanish and English A well-established and growing manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Assistant Production Manager to join their leadership team at their Wheeling, IL facility. This is a newly created role designed to support plant operations and drive production performance. You’ll report directly to the Production Manager and play a key role in coordinating schedules, improving processes, and supporting a dynamic production team.If you’re a bilingual (Spanish/English) leader with strong manufacturing experience, a passion for driving operational efficiency, and enjoy working cross-functionally to solve problems, this could be the ideal next step in your career.What You’ll Do:Oversee and manage daily production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational goalsMonitor and improve productivity and efficiency metricsWork closely with cross-functional teams to maintain a smooth and continuous production flowIdentify and resolve production challenges in real-timeSupport a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvementWhat You’ll Bring:10+ years of production management experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong leadership and team development skills with a hands-on, solutions-focused mindsetProficiency in production management software and toolsBachelor’s degree in Operations Management (preferred) or equivalent experienceBilingual Spanish and English strongly preferredExcellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced settingWhy Join?Be part of a company that’s investing in growth and operational excellenceNewly created role – bring your own ideas and make an impactStable, privately held organization with multiple U.S. locationsTeam-oriented environment with room to grow