Production Manager

Value Added Distributors LLC•Rockford, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Value Added Distributors is seeking an experienced, understanding, and growth-driven person to improve and refine the operations at our Rockford, IL, industrial facility! We're looking for a motivated leader to become our new full-time Production Manager and optimize our daily activities. You'll work Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and enjoy benefits like: Competitive, experience-based salary Health insurance Dental Vision Paid vacation Holidays 401(k) with employer match And more! Take the next step in your career and showcase your leadership skills as our Production Manager! ABOUT US At Value Added Distributors, LLC, we are not just an applied industrial distributor but a company that builds careers, relationships, and futures. Since 1995, we've combined practical innovation and small‑company values to create a workplace defined by integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. Our team enjoys the security of a growing company, opportunities to advance from within, and a clean, well-lit space to do meaningful work. With long-term career development, our company is a place where hard work is recognized, ideas are valued, and people come first.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience related to business, engineering, mechanics, fluid power manufacturing, and/or quality control management
3+ years of leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing
Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma principles
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel proficiency
Ability to type 25+ wpm
Ability to diagnose and solve mechanical issues
Ability to troubleshoot and work on fluid power systems
Ability to train others in procedural, safety, and quality standards
Ability to safely lift 40+ lbs. using proper lifting techniques
Empathetic, respectful, and calm personality
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Strong communication (verbal/written), presentation, and customer service skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Comfort with technology and learning new applications/approaches
Mechanical aptitude with an understanding of how tools and machines interact with each other
Solid judgement and decision-making skills, even while under pressure
Multitasking and time management skills
Basic math skills
Ability to use tape measures and digital calipers

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour certification
First Aid, CPR, and BBP certifications
Forklift certification

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the branch manager to supervise daily activities and ensure all SOPs, safety policies, and quality standards are followed
Resolving quality issues and providing support as needed to minimize non-conformances
Overseeing all production areas, monitoring workforce planning, and adjusting schedules to ensure open positions are filled
Performing accurate data entry and database management
Conducting time management studies to help improve operations
Strategically allocating resources (labor, equipment, materials, etc.) to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and minimize bottlenecks
Maintaining a sense of urgency to ensure we meet quality expectations, delivery timelines, and profitability targets
Proactively identifying and resolving issues that could disrupt production
Providing employees with timely feedback, coaching, training, and encouragement
Forming working relationships with customers, peers, managers, vendors, sales teams, etc.
Supporting employee improvement and empowerment in alignment with company objectives
Overseeing material procurement
Striving to meet and exceed production targets
Participating in strategic/budget planning and completing additional responsibilities as assigned