Hands-On Lean Production Manager

MCC Label; Algoma (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC Label, a global leader in premium labels, invites applications for a Production Manager to oversee site production operations in a safety‑driven, cost‑conscious environment. The role requires building strong teams and leading continuous improvement efforts across safety, quality, and delivery metrics.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology or Business with at least 7 years in Operations/Lean Management, preferably in printing, and possess change‑agent

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with integrity and strong business acumen.
• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Business or equivalent (10 years of staff leadership).
• Minimum of 7 years in Operations and/or Lean Management.
• Printing industry experience preferred.
• Experience as a change agent in complex transformational initiatives.
• Structured problem-solving approach to identify root causes and countermeasures.
• Excellent communication skills and advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Directs site production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Promotes safety initiatives and improves safety performance.
• Executes quality control plans and drives variance reduction.
• Assesses on-time delivery and implements corrective actions.
• Manages labor, overtime, and expenditures to control costs.
• Plans staffing weekly and redeploys resources as priorities shift.
• Analyzes production reports to identify root causes of budget variances and drives actions.
• Leads Lean initiatives to improve productivity and reduce lead times.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Lean principles

Change agent

Excel

Education

Engineering/Industrial Technology/Business degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

MCC Label, a global leader in premium labels, invites applications for a Production Manager to oversee site production operations in a safety‑driven, cost‑conscious environment. The role requires building strong teams and leading continuous improvement efforts across safety, quality, and delivery metrics.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology or Business with at least 7 years in Operations/Lean Management, preferably in printing, and possess change‑agent