Manufacturing Leader - Lean & Continuous Improvement

ITW Automotive Group; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Deltar Fasteners in Wisconsin seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing cells, including plastics and assembly, driving KPIs and profitability while upholding safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop maintenance schedules, coach supervisors, implement lean manufacturing, and lead process improvements to elevate efficiency and product excellence across the plant.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree (prefer technical field) and/or comparable work experience.
• 3–5 years of plastic injection molding manufacturing experience (processing, materials, automation, molding machines, tools).
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop shift cell leaders/supervisors, including performance reviews.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Monitor, track, and drive accountability for KPIs.
• Develop plans for process improvements.
• Coordinate tool-runs, mold try-outs, and startup of full-scale production.
• Support safety initiatives and quality standards.

Skills

Plastic injection molding

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Analytical/problem-solving

Verbal/written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

ITW Deltar Fasteners in Wisconsin seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing cells, including plastics and assembly, driving KPIs and profitability while upholding safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop maintenance schedules, coach supervisors, implement lean manufacturing, and lead process improvements to elevate efficiency and product excellence across the plant.