Top 220 Processing plant Jobs in Chicago, Il

Production Planner
Green Lake Tube, LLC —Gary, IN
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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3d
Thermoforming - Process Technician
Novolex —Bridgeview, IL
- $38.81 - $49.89 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Extrusion Process Technician
Novolex —Bedford Park, IL
- $38.24 - $49.17 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
Production Supervisor, Slag Plant
Amrize —East Chicago, IN
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
5d
Sr. Manufacturing Manager
The Judge Group —Downers Grove, IL
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
- Senior level
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5d
Contact Operator
PVS Chemicals, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $37.74 - $47.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Contact Operator
PVS Chemicals —Chicago, IL
- $37.74 - $47.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
R&D Lab Operator - Bakery & Confectionery
FERRERO —Chicago, IL
- $69,280 - $92,374 a year
- Online Application
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Chemical Operator
Oxychem —Chicago, IL
- $37 - $41 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Protein Processing Showroom Technician
Cozzini LLC —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Assoc Engineer Quality
Medline Industries —Northfield, IL
- $67,000 - $101,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
9d
Plant Operations Manager
Legacy Foods MFG LLC —Elk Grove Village, IL
- Spanish
- 5 years
- ERP systems
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Processing Operator (Entry) - 1st Shift
Campbell Soup Company —Downers Grove, IL
- $23 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Shift Breaker, Lead Operator
ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC —Hammond, IN
- $38.02 - $48.15 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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11d
055 - WH 1st Shift - Slitter Operator - Plant 2
National Material L.P. —East Chicago, IN
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Production Worker
Skyline Provisions —Harvey, IL
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Operations Manager
OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $97,644 - $146,466 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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13d
Water Plant Operator (Union-AFSCME)
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $41.07 - $49.78 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Plant Manager
Metal-Matic, LLC —Bedford Park, IL
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Packaging Associate I Days - Straws
Novolex —Bedford Park, IL
- $18.74 - $19.82 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Production Planner

Green Lake Tube, LLC
Gary, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Operational analysis
Microsoft Excel
ERP systems
Manufacturing facility experience
Attention to detail

Full Job Description

Job Summary

This position plays a critical role in supporting daily tube mill operations through production scheduling, manufacturing coordination, inventory planning, operational reporting, and plant performance management. The ideal candidate will have experience in steel tubing, manufacturing operations, production planning, or industrial scheduling environments and understand the fast-paced demands of a steel tube manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will work closely with mill operations, purchasing, sales, shipping, slitting, and management teams to ensure efficient production flow, accurate scheduling, material availability, and on-time customer deliveries while maximizing mill productivity, operational efficiency, and plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain daily and weekly tube mill production schedules
Coordinate production planning based on customer orders, inventory levels, raw material availability, and mill capacity
Optimize production schedules to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve throughput
Balance production priorities, changeovers, and lead times to support operational performance
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address operational changes and customer requirements
Coordinate production schedules across tube mills, slitting operations, and secondary processing activities

Operations Coordination & Efficiency

Work closely with mill operations, maintenance, purchasing, shipping, and sales teams to support manufacturing reliability and efficiency
Monitor inventory levels and material flow to ensure production readiness
Coordinate with purchasing and slitting operations to ensure coil availability and proper material scheduling
Identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and operational inefficiencies and assist in implementing corrective actions
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, scheduling accuracy, lead time reduction, and operational performance
Assist management in improving manufacturing utilization, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, and production reliability

KPI Management & Operational Reporting

Monitor, track, and report plant and production KPIs including throughput, downtime, schedule attainment, yield, scrap, labor utilization, and on-time delivery performance
Develop and maintain production dashboards, reports, and operational performance metrics
Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement
Assist management in establishing production goals and performance benchmarks
Support plant leadership with reporting related to operational efficiency, production output, inventory usage, and manufacturing performance
Help drive accountability and continuous improvement initiatives through KPI tracking and performance analysis

Reporting & Production Support

Maintain accurate production schedules, work orders, inventory reports, and manufacturing documentation
Generate reports related to production output, inventory usage, scheduling performance, and operational efficiency
Support communication between production, sales, purchasing, shipping, and management departments
Assist with forecasting, capacity planning, and long-term production scheduling activities
Support daily manufacturing operations and plant coordination as needed

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, operations coordination, or steel industry operations preferred
Experience in steel tubing, ERW tube mills, metals manufacturing, coil processing, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred
Strong understanding of manufacturing scheduling, production flow, inventory management, and operational efficiency
Experience managing and reporting manufacturing KPIs and production performance metrics preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, inventory systems, and production scheduling software
Advanced Excel and reporting experience preferred
High attention to detail with the ability to manage changing priorities effectively

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in the following industries are encouraged to apply:

Tube mills
ERW tubing manufacturing
Steel service centers
Coil processing and slitting operations
Industrial manufacturing
Metals distribution
Structural steel manufacturing

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience
Performance bonus opportunities
Health insurance benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
Retirement plan opportunities
Stable manufacturing environment
Long-term career growth opportunities within the steel industry

About Green Lake Tube

Green Lake Tube manufactures high-quality ERW mechanical and structural steel tubing for customers throughout the United States. With decades of combined industry experience, our team is committed to delivering dependable service, quality manufacturing, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery to customers across multiple industrial markets.

To apply, please submit your resume and work history for consideration.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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processing plant jobs in chicago, il

Production Planner

Thermoforming - Process Technician

Extrusion Process Technician

Production Supervisor, Slag Plant

Sr. Manufacturing Manager

Contact Operator

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R&D Lab Operator - Bakery & Confectionery

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Protein Processing Showroom Technician

Assoc Engineer Quality

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Processing Operator (Entry) - 1st Shift

Shift Breaker, Lead Operator

055 - WH 1st Shift - Slitter Operator - Plant 2

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Operations Manager

Water Plant Operator (Union-AFSCME)

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Packaging Associate I Days - Straws

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