Factory Value-Stream Leader

Standard Iron & Metal Co.; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Iron & Metal Co. in Hartford, WI is seeking a Factory Manager to lead daily production value streams and ensure safe, high-quality output on the welding floor.

You will align the modern workforce with optimal operational streams, eliminate bottlenecks, and uphold rigorous safety and quality standards. You will mentor, develop, and manage teams across the fabrication floor while partnering with Engineering and Quality to meet elite client expectations.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of manufacturing leadership experience, or 6–8 years with a high school diploma.
• Welding operations background preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and data-driven decision making.
• Strong communication and leadership across large floor teams.
• Bi-lingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Value Stream Command: oversee and plan production value streams for optimal flow.
• Workforce Alignment: deploy and cross-train teams to hit daily/weekly targets.
• Team Leadership: motivate and develop a high-performing production team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Engineering and Quality to meet standards.
• Metric Mastery: track and report key operational metrics for actionable insights.
• Continuous Improvement: identify and implement streamlined factory processes.
• Talent Development: manage hiring, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.
• Mentorship Engineering: groom standout floor staff into mentors/leads.
• Future Scaling: assess capacity and propose capital needs for new tech or footprint changes.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Quality & safety mindset

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Bi-lingual

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma with 6–8 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Standard Iron & Metal Co. in Hartford, WI is seeking a Factory Manager to lead daily production value streams and ensure safe, high-quality output on the welding floor.

You will align the modern workforce with optimal operational streams, eliminate bottlenecks, and uphold rigorous safety and quality standards. You will mentor, develop, and manage teams across the fabrication floor while partnering with Engineering and Quality to meet elite client expectations.