Lean Growth Manufacturing Ops Leader

Jobot; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations within a growing organization. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and accountability while scaling the operation for future growth.

Role requires hands-on leadership, lean manufacturing experience, and a strong background in budgeting and ERP systems. On-site work schedule with potential travel and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Hands-on machining and/or production-floor experience.
• Experience managing budgets, costs, and margins.
• Strong team leadership and accountability experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• ERP and production scheduling systems experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and production-floor operations.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and operational KPIs.
• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and develop production teams while driving performance and accountability.
• Oversee production scheduling, workflow, and resource utilization.
• Manage operating budgets and understand costs, margins, and financial performance.
• Translate operational results into measurable business and financial impact.
• Partner with leadership to improve processes, systems, and operational infrastructure.
• Support implementation of new equipment, technology, and manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Machining experience

Budget & cost management

Team leadership

Lean & CI

ERP & production scheduling

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/engineering/ops mgmt)

Tools

Conveyor systems

Production equipment handling

Conveyor automation

AI in production planning (optional)

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations within a growing organization. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and accountability while scaling the operation for future growth.

Role requires hands-on leadership, lean manufacturing experience, and a strong background in budgeting and ERP systems. On-site work schedule with potential travel and a comprehensive benefits package.