Production Specialist
FMC · Wyoming, IL
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $75k–$95k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist production role at FMC (chemicals) in Wyoming, IL.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SAP
- Base pay
- $75k–$95k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $100k–$150k. This one lists $75k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 31 production engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 32% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $100k–$150k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 52%
- Team leadership 35%
- Six Sigma 29%
- 5S 29%
- EHS / safety 29%
- ✓ Root cause 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Administers and oversees the execution of production process orders, ensuring the accurate recording of finished goods production and semi-finished goods consumption, while validating production results against process work orders.
- ◆Analyzes process order cost variances and production performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement in master data accuracy and operational execution.
- ◆Serves as a system owner for assigned master data processes, including the creation, maintenance, and optimization of product records, workflows, and system configurations supporting manufacturing operations.
- ◆Evaluates existing business processes and recommends improvements to enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and overall business performance
- ◆Performs Material Usage Variance (MUV) analysis and provides insights and recommendations to support inventory control and manufacturing performance objectives.
- ◆Administers the SAP Cycle Count Program, monitoring inventory control processes, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions.
- ◆Reviews and authorizes inventory adjustment recommendations resulting from cycle counts and physical inventories, coordinating with Cost Accounting and Operations leadership to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- ◆Partners with Operations, Production Services, and Cost Accounting to plan, coordinate, and execute annual physical inventory activities and related reconciliation efforts.
- ◆Provides functional support and decision-making assistance in logistics operations and serves as a key backup resource for logistics coordination activities.
- ◆Conducts inventory and blocked stock evaluations, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides recommendations to support inventory optimization and operational objectives.
- ◆Investigates and resolves day-to-day operational issues through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and process troubleshooting.
- ◆Maintains and governs manufacturing master data, including recipes, bills of materials, and related system structures, ensuring alignment with operational and business requirements.
- ◆Acts as a key resource for manufacturing systems and inventory control processes, providing guidance and recommendations to support operational effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
- ✓Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, production control, inventory management, supply chain, or related operational environments.
- ✓Demonstrated experience analyzing operational data, resolving process issues, and supporting business decision-making.
- ✓SAP knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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Key Attributes
- •Drive for Results
- •Communicate Effectively
- •Managing Through Systems
- •Managerial Courage
- •Time Management
- •Analytical Thinking
- •Strategic Problem Solving
- •Priority Setting
- •Action Oriented
- •Process Improvement
- •Business Acumen