2nd Shift Production Manager: Lean Leadership & Results

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company is seeking a Production Manager to lead the operational performance of manufacturing departments, ensuring safe, on-time production that meets quality standards and cost objectives. You will drive Lean initiatives, develop teams, and coordinate with scheduling, engineering, and quality to align customer needs with production plans.

The role emphasizes daily performance monitoring, line leadership, and implementing short- and long-range plans to improve safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing operations or a related field.
• Proven success leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding and application of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep Operations on Track: Lead manufacturing activities to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations.
• Connect the Dots: Work closely with manufacturing, scheduling, manufacturing engineering, and quality to keep teams aligned and customer needs at the forefront.
• Own Daily Performance: Monitor key operational results, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory, to ensure production meets business demands.
• Plan for Success: Assist with developing and executing short- and long-range plans, policies, programs, and objectives for assigned departments.
• Make Quality a Priority: Maintain manufacturing plans, procedures, and standards that ensure products meet established customer and company requirements.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, scrap reduction, inventory, and preventive maintenance.
• Lead Through Your Team: Direct and support production supervisors and other areas as needed to achieve manufacturing goals while following established safety and operational procedures.
• Set Clear Expectations: Establish, implement, and maintain production standards that support consistent department performance.
• Turn Challenges Into Solutions: Address concerns and complaints constructively, helping resolve issues and maintain positive working relationships.
• Be a Resource: Provide technical guidance, problem-solving support, and training to help production teams succeed.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or related field

Job description

Mayville Engineering Company is seeking a Production Manager to lead the operational performance of manufacturing departments, ensuring safe, on-time production that meets quality standards and cost objectives. You will drive Lean initiatives, develop teams, and coordinate with scheduling, engineering, and quality to align customer needs with production plans.

The role emphasizes daily performance monitoring, line leadership, and implementing short- and long-range plans to improve safety,