Production Manager Job at DB&A - DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc in Chicago

Overview

Management Consultants gain exposure to Fortune 500 companies in various industries and work side by side, coaching frontline managers and supervisors in behavioral changes that drive sustainable performance and financial improvements. Management Consultants customize solutions for our client’s existing people, processes and business environments to help them achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, quality, service and profitability.

This position requires 100% weekly, Sunday-Friday travel to designated project locations.

Responsibilities

• Professionally service client organizations to solve business issues, create value, maximize growth and improve overall performance for sustainability
• Quickly become familiar with client business challenges and technologies to understand the environment for behavioral changes
• Gather, organize and analyze data regarding key business drivers to present information that guides organizational decision-making through metrics and analytics
• Understand client resource utilization to identify waste and provide operational and performance improvement opportunities
• Discuss business and organizational shortcomings with clients to provide valuable feedback and influence solutions for long-term sustainability
• Guide clients through self-exploration of their business segments and staff utilization to empower frontline accountability
• Collaborate with frontline leaders daily to improve leadership and management behaviors
• Coach clients to approach business issues with forward-thinking perspectives to improve behaviors and process efficiencies
• Assist the client with tool building and/or modification
• Foster teamwork and constructive collaboration within the project team to enable overall success

Travel and Per Diem

• Travel rewards points and air miles earned are owned by the consultant
• Weekend travel flexibility with company-paid companion flights or other city destination accommodations
• Pre-tax biweekly travel reimbursement per diem while working at a client site if staying at project site hotel
• Pre-tax biweekly allowance for parking and transportation to and from the home airport
• Competitive benefits package with two plan options that pay 100% of medical premiums for the employee
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability insurance, FSA, 401(k)
• Two weeks paid vacation + one week paid PTO + paid year-end holiday closure

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of direct supervision and management experience (Manufacturing, Distribution or Engineering industries preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus and facilitate problem-solving and collaboration amongst cross-functional teams
• Strong observation, analytical, numerical reasoning, business acumen and leadership skills
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to build relationships with clients at all levels of the organization
• Ability to balance delivery of results, problem solving and client management
• Ability to juggle many responsibilities to effectively partner with clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop a high level of personal and professional credibility with all levels of the organization and external clients
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-pressure and changing environments
• Exceptional communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills
• Ability to succeed in a team environment and deliver/receive daily constructive feedback
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background, criminal, financial/credit and drug screening

Equal Opportunity

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of this corporation is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Our corporation hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free environment and expect cooperation from all employees.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Distribution, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Manufacturing and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage