Industrial Manager

Industrial Manager at Akkodis Industrial Manager at Akkodis in Cherry Valley, Illinois Posted in about 17 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Akkodis is seeking an Industrial Product Manager for a client located in Rockford

IL 61108

with this position being Onsite.

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $160,000/year; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Job Summary The Industrial Product Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring end-to-end industrial performance of one or more product lines within the Actuation business. Reporting to the Operations Director, this role is responsible for driving execution of delivery commitments, supplier performance, and recovery plans across internal operations and the external supply chain. This position serves as the single point of accountability for product-level Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance, ensuring alignment between customer commitments, industrial capabilities, and supplier execution. The Industrial Product Manager partners closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations leadership to proactively manage risks, drive recovery actions, and ensure stable and predictable product performance. In addition, this role plays a key role in supporting the industrialization and transfer of acquired product lines into Client, including coordination of work transfers to global Client production sites, ensuring continuity of performance and successful operational integration. The role is highly execution-focused, bridging strategy and operations to deliver tangible improvements in delivery performance, supplier reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions:

Own end-to-end industrial performance for one or more product lines, ensuring delivery commitments in Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) Serve as the primary industrial interface for programs and customers for product-related performance topics Lead development and execution of product-level recovery plans for supply chain and production disruptions Coordinate cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Industrialization) to ensure alignment to a single execution plan Drive supplier performance management, including capacity readiness, delivery performance, and quality improvement Lead escalation management for critical parts and supply chain risks, coordinating internal and external task forces Support and lead industrial work transfers associated with acquired product lines, including: Transfer of production to Client global sites Coordination of readiness across receiving sites Risk identification and mitigation during transfer phases Validate industrial readiness for rate increases, backlog recovery, and production ramp-up Ensure effective prioritization and resolution of conflicts across programs and production resources Provide structured visibility to leadership on product performance, risks, and recovery actions Support and validate implementation of major design or process changes impacting industrial performance Reinforce governance and accountability across internal teams and supplier network Act as the central point of accountability for industrial execution at product level Other duties, as required

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred 8+ years of experience in aerospace, industrial operations, supply chain, or program management Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional execution in complex, high-pressure environments Experience in supplier performance management, production recovery, industrialization, or product transfers preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong execution leadership and problem-solving capability in operational environments Proven ability to drive accountability across matrix organizations and external suppliers Strong understanding of aerospace supply chains, production systems, and industrial constraints Experience managing recovery plans, ramp-up, supply chain disruptions, or industrial transfers Ability to anticipate risks and proactively drive mitigation actions Excellent communication and influencing skills across executive and operational levels Ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments requiring rapid decision-making Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination capability

Travel Specificity:

This position requires regular travel to supplier sites and internal Client production locations to support industrial performance, recovery actions, and product transfer activities. Travel is expected to range between 10-30%, including domestic and international travel, particularly during periods of recovery, ramp-up, or industrial transfer execution.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work in a stationary position and frequently operates on a computer and standard office equipment. This role may require movement within office, laboratory, and production environments. The employee must be able to communicate effectively and exchange accurate information. Visual acuity sufficient to review documents and assess detailed information at close range is required. The position may occasionally require lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary for domestic and international travel.

Work Environment:

The work environment is primarily office-based, with regular interaction in production and supplier environments. Noise levels may vary depending on location, and appropriate safety equipment may be required in manufacturing areas. If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in but know of someone who might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them. Benefits include but are not limited to: 401(k) with match Medical insurance Dental Insurance Vision assistance Paid Time Off To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance