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Planning Production and Lead Assembly Team

The Manufacturing and Assembly Supervisor oversees all distribution assembly, inventory control, and logistics functions within a highvolume smallpackage fulfillment environment. This role is responsible for managing daily production workflows, creating and maintaining production and staffing schedules, and supervising both fulltime and temporary assembly staff. The supervisor forecasts staffing needs to meet fluctuating operational demands, ensures all quality standards are met, and maintains a safe, compliant work environment. This position plays a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all assembly operations.

At Cook Media Global, our Manufacturing & Assembly team produces the curriculum, Vacation Bible School materials, and ministry resources that churches across the country depend on every year. 

If you're an experienced Assembly and Distribution leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and making a measurable impact every day, we'd love to talk with you.

Why You'll Love This Role

This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic manufacturing and fulfillment operation where your decisions directly influence production performance, customer satisfaction, and team success.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead a high-performing manufacturing and assembly operation that supports thousands of churches and ministry partners.
• Make meaningful decisions around production planning, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and workflow management.
• Build and develop both full-time and seasonal employees while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leaders across manufacturing, inventory, and logistics to solve operational challenges and improve efficiency.
• Work for a mission-driven organization where operational excellence helps equip churches with resources that make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of our assembly and fulfillment team, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily manufacturing and assembly operations to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Planning production schedules and forecasting staffing needs to meet seasonal demand.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing both full-time and temporary employees.
• Monitoring production quality while implementing processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Managing inventory availability, work orders, material flow, and production priorities to meet customer commitments.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate inventory control, production scheduling, and work-in-process activities.
• Monitoring project milestones and production timelines to ensure products are ready for release as scheduled.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance and team effectiveness.

What You Bring

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who combines strong operational knowledge with a passion for developing people.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Five or more years of experience in a discrete manufacturing or fulfillment environment.
• Three or more years of direct leadership experience in production or manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP and warehouse management systems; NetSuite and Infios Edge experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• A commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Work Environment

This position is based in our Elgin, Illinois manufacturing facility and involves working in an active warehouse environment. The role includes standing for extended periods, lifting materials, and supervising daily production activities while maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

Compensation

Final compensation may vary based on factors including relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident
• Other Benefits
  • Holidays
  • Vacation and Sick Time
  • Adoption Benefit
  • Volunteer Days
  • Benevolence Fund
  • Service Recognition Leave
  • Pet Insurance Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Childbirth Assistance

Application Window

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Cook Media Global is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable employment laws. Candidates must be able to support the Statement of Faith and uphold the mission, values, and ministry objectives of the organization.