Lean Manufacturing Leader — Production & Team Growth

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Sheldon, IA to lead production operations and optimize performance across the facility.

This role emphasizes staffing, safety, quality, and cost control to meet schedule commitments and customer expectations. The position requires a four-year degree with manufacturing experience or a technical degree with five years in production, plus strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree and three years manufacturing experience or technical degree and five years experience preferred.
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques and basic math.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and safety compliance.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production through leaders to develop capable, motivated staff.
• Manages resources to meet production schedules and budgets.
• Develops training to ensure timely skills development.
• Promotes safety and quality through continuous improvement with lean methods.
• Oversees equipment acquisition and maintenance programs.
• Supports salary decisions and resolves personnel issues.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Problem solving

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Sheldon, IA to lead production operations and optimize performance across the facility.

This role emphasizes staffing, safety, quality, and cost control to meet schedule commitments and customer expectations. The position requires a four-year degree with manufacturing experience or a technical degree with five years in production, plus strong leadership and problem-solving skills.