Top 114 Production lead Jobs in Prospect Heights Il

Inventory & Warehouse Optimization Lead
Nemera —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
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Production Process Lead
CREATIVE WERKS LLC —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $22 - $34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
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Production Lead- 2nd Shift
Plexus —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $47,500 - $71,300 a year
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sewing Floor Lead (Exhibits, Trade Shows Events - Second Shift)
DD2 Graphics LLC —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $22 - $29 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Engineer, Lead
BISCO, Inc. —Schaumburg, IL
- $81,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Assembly - Group Lead 1st Shift
Echo Incorporated —Lake Zurich, IL
- From $18.50 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Pouch Operator Lead
Mac Incorporated —Addison, IL
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Production Lead I - 2nd & 3rd Shift
Maker's Pride —Geneva, IL
- $21.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Team Lead
THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES —Waukegan, IL
- $17.00 - $20.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Team Leader
Novolex —Franklin Park, IL
- $22.46 - $53.26 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Production and Assay Lead
Crystal Chem, Inc. —Itasca, IL
- Email
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Lead
Flex LTD —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $21.61 - $29.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Packer - Print Production
sg360° —Wheeling, IL
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Accenture Edge - SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead
Accenture —Chicago, IL
- $87,400 - $266,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Production Lead
Second Life Mac —Skokie, IL
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse
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Manufacturing Production Lead Weekend & Weekday
Mondelēz International —Chicago, IL
- $77,600 - $106,700 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Manufacturing
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Warehouse Lead
ITW —Itasca, IL
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
Production Department Lead - Industrial Manufacturing
DRC Heat Transfer —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Team Leader II
TOPPAN Packaging USA (Elk Grove) Inc. —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $36.22 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Warehouse Lead, 1st Shift
Cardinal Health —Waukegan, IL
- $25.00 - $35.80 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- No degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Inventory & Warehouse Optimization Lead

Nemera -
Buffalo Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $160,000 a year

Qualifications

Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Warehouse experience
Business operations
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Inventory & Warehouse Optimization Manager to lead operational improvements across inventory management, warehouse execution, material flow, and SAP inventory processes within a manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for identifying and driving sustainable improvements that improve inventory accuracy, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, strengthen ERP transaction discipline, and improve warehouse operational efficiency across multiple buildings and operational areas.

The ideal candidate combines strong operational knowledge with ERP/SAP process understanding and has a proven track record of implementing measurable improvements within warehouse and manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong collaboration with warehouse, production, planning, procurement, customer service, finance, quality, and continuous improvement teams.

This position will work closely with the Inventory Manager and inventory control team to address systemic drivers of inventory discrepancies and operational inefficiencies while helping establish sustainable operational processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Accuracy & Inventory Control

Partner with Inventory Management and warehouse teams to improve inventory accuracy across warehouse and production operations
Identify and address root causes of recurring inventory discrepancies
Improve inventory transaction discipline and material movement processes
Support cycle count governance, variance investigation, and inventory control standards
Develop sustainable corrective actions and operational controls to improve long-term inventory performance

SAP / ERP Process Optimization

Review and improve SAP inventory and planning parameters including: safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizes, storage locations, and material master data accuracy
Improve alignment between ERP system settings and actual operational practices
Support improvements in warehouse transactions, inventory reporting, and process compliance
Partner with operational teams to improve ERP process adoption and execution

Warehouse Operations & Material Flow

Assess and improve warehouse material flow between receiving, storage, production, and shipping operations
Improve warehouse organization, storage strategies, and inventory placement across buildings
Identify opportunities to reduce handling inefficiencies, wasted movement, and time spent locating materials
Support improvements in warehouse process execution and floor discipline

Excess & Obsolete Inventory Reduction

Identify drivers of excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
Develop and execute inventory reduction plans with cross-functional teams
Improve inventory visibility and KPI reporting
Support inventory segmentation and stocking strategy improvements

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Execution

Lead operational improvement initiatives from identification through implementation
Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and action tracking
Establish KPI dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility
Support development and standardization of SOPs, controls, and operational processes
Train and support teams on improved processes and best practices where needed

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain execution, or manufacturing operations
Hands-on SAP or ERP experience related to inventory and warehouse processes
Experience improving inventory accuracy and warehouse operational performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading operational improvement initiatives
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively within both office and manufacturing/warehouse environments

Preferred

Experience within a manufacturing environment
SAP WM, EWM, MM, or PP experience
Experience with inventory optimization and warehouse process improvement initiatives
Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience
Experience implementing inventory controls and warehouse operational improvements
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured through:

Improved inventory accuracy
Reduction in excess and obsolete inventory
Improved warehouse operational efficiency and material flow
Improved SAP/ERP transaction accuracy and parameter alignment
Improved inventory process compliance and operational controls
Sustainable implementation of operational improvements

Additional Information

PAY RANGE: $120,000 USD - $160,000 USD Salaried

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

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