Company Description:

SDB Products is an entrepreneurial company that provides contract manufacturing services to the personal

care industry.

Job Title:

Production Manager

Employment Type:

Salary/Exempt/Full-Time

Job Description:

Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the

following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Job Responsibilities:

 Responsible for the manufacturing plan, including personnel requirements, material needs,

subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.

 Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.

 Be able to manage production to company, GMP and ISO standards.

 Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization to obtain optimum

production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

 Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing,

and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

 Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations,

including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.

 Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business

objectives.

 Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and

customer policies, procedures, and regulations.

 Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and

emerging products specifically relating to production capabilities.

 To monitor daily production and notify General Manager of immediate concerns.

 Develop new strategies for increasing productivity and quality of Operations and developing system

enhancements.

 Manage Floor Team Lead, Mechanics and Maintenance personnel.

 Be able to communicate with and coordinate agency staff.

 Not directly responsible for Quality Team but be able to support and work with quality issues.

 Coordinate with Compounding Team

 Work with Inventory Specialist

Education and Experience:

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required.

 Education and/or Experience:

o College or Higher Level degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or

training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 Language Ability:

o Strong command of the English language. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most

complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or

complaints. Must have the ability to speak in an open forum to several attendees including

owners, presidents and management.

 Math Ability:

o Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability

to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 Reasoning Ability:

o Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to

interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and

deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 Computer Skills:

o To perform this job successfully, an individual should have at minimum functional knowledge of

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet

software. Preferably experienced with ERP software.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

o Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and

applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning,

assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;

addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 Physical Demands:

o The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

o The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties

of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

o The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing

and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading and

proofreading for accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Forest, IL 60045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person