Production Manager
Gables Search Group
West Chicago, IL
Production Manager – Regulated Consumer Products
Location: West Chicago, IL
Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000+
Annual Bonus: Up to 10% based on performance
Role Overview
We’re hiring a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations within a regulated pharmaceutical and consumer products environment. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who prefers being close to the process working directly with supervisors and operators to keep production moving in a controlled, compliance-driven setting.
The operation includes clean-room and controlled manufacturing processes where documentation, consistency, and execution matter. You’ll partner closely with quality and operations leadership to hit production targets while maintaining GMP standards. This is a visible role with real influence in a growing organization that values practical leadership over red tape.
Responsible For
- Oversee day-to-day production activities across formulation, batching, filling, and packaging
- Lead a team of roughly 12 employees, including supervisors and production technicians
- Maintain a strong floor presence to set priorities, solve problems, and support teams in real time
- Ensure SOPs are followed, updated, and reinforced through training and coaching
- Partner with quality on deviations, investigations, and CAPA activity
- Drive accountability, consistency, and output through clear expectations and follow-through
- Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of production staff
- Coordinate with logistics, quality, and continuous improvement teams to improve efficiency and compliance
- Help bring structure and discipline to evolving production systems
Looking For
- BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
(or 5+ years of relevant experience in regulated manufacturing environments) - 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, regulated consumer products, chemical, or similar manufacturing settings
- Minimum of 3 years in a production or operations leadership role
- Solid understanding of GMP environments, SOPs, investigations, and CAPAs
- Clean-room or controlled manufacturing experience preferred
- Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence
- Ability to operate in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
- Comfortable building structure without overengineering processes
About the Company
Gables Search Group
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.