Assistant Production Manager Job at CEO Inc. in Wheeling

Assistant Production Manager — Manufacturing Leadership Opportunity | Wheeling, IL

Must be local to area- No Relocation

Must 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 goals
• Monitor and improve productivity and efficiency metrics
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain a smooth and continuous production flow
• Identify and resolve production challenges in real-time
• Support a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and team development skills with a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset
• Proficiency in production management software and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management (preferred) or equivalent experience
• Bilingual Spanish and English strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting

Why Join?

• Be part of a company that’s investing in growth and operational excellence
• Newly created role — bring your own ideas and make an impact
• Stable, privately held organization with multiple U.S. locations
• Team-oriented environment with room to grow