Production Manager

Who We Are Founded 50 years ago, Guardian Equipment manufactures emergency eyewash and shower equipment for industrial use. We are a family-owned company and one of the largest manufacturers of these products in the world. Quality, innovation and service to our customers drive our success.

Proud To Call Chicago Home We love Chicago and have always been here. We are located in a modern 80,000 square foot facility in Chicago’s River North. This is a state-of-the-art facility where we employ 80 people. We have gated off-street parking, are close to I90 and have easy access to public transportation.

Why You Should Join Our Team When we say that “our people are our biggest asset”, we mean it. Whatever your career goals are, we believe in developing talent from within. We create opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance. We promote from within and support continuing education, technical training and skills development.

We are committed to our customers, employees and the community in which we live. We offer a workplace environment that rewards commitment, talent and the drive for excellence.

Role and Responsibilities We are the leading manufacturer of emergency eyewash and shower equipment in the US. In an emergency, our products are used to rinse someone’s eyes, face or body. We are seeking an assistant production manager to help oversee assembly, testing, packaging and shipping of our products. This is a “hands on” position that is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in manufacturing.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

Assuring the safe operation of the assembly departments.

• Maintaining consistent, superior quality.

Assuring that customer orders are filled on time and complete. Assuring efficient utilization of people and resources. Enforcing work standards and rules in a union environment.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of all processes.

Verifies production processes daily. Verifies all production paperwork and boards are properly filled out.

• Prepare production staffing schedule.

Fill in as needed when production supervisors are absent. Run production and operate machinery as needed.

• Monitor/document productivity of cell to meet/exceed standards, including controlling downtime and effectively utilizing employee time.
• Ensure safety guards and personal protective equipment are always used throughout the assembly departments.
• Follow Work Instructions, procedures, and company policies, including safety procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout the assembly departments.

You will support 6 production team leaders and 40 production workers.

Qualifications:

Degree in manufacturing, engineering or operations management. 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills. Proven leadership ability. Ability to identify problems, think through options and implement solutions. Working knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques, such as Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

Experience in a union environment and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus.:

Compensation:

We offer the chance to work for a stable and growing company where your:

contributions and efforts are rewarded. Specifically:

Excellent salary, depending on educational background, skill and experience level. Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan with choice of HMO, PPO and HSA coverage, including vision and dental insurance. Comprehensive insurance package that includes life and short- and long-term disability insurance.

401(k) plan with company match. Two weeks paid vacation, (10) paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Guardian Equipment Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and retaining a diverse work force and providing a safe and healthy work environment.