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Production Manager

Misfits Market

Northlake IL · full time · Mid

$85,000 – $90,000

Listed on Misfits Market’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role leads daily operations at a food warehouse, managing multiple teams across receiving, production, inventory and shipping while maintaining strict food safety standards. It suits experienced operations leaders comfortable with regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and developing large teams in a fast-paced distribution environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Previous leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, delegate, and manage time efficiently
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis investigations
  • Experience training others to new processes or procedural updates
  • Aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
  • Strong team management skills with ability to supervise multiple teams
  • Experience leading and motivating large teams
  • Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
  • Excellent leadership, team building, and people management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
  • Able to analyze problems and strategize for improved outcomes
  • Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities
  • Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation

Nice to have

  • Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or other relevant certifications
  • 5+ years plant operations experience
  • 5+ years manufacturing experience

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