Manufacturing Operations Leader – Automation & Growth

ManpowerGroup; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a large, high-volume manufacturing operation. You will guide frontline supervisors, drive improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and engagement, and work on modernization initiatives aimed at delivering measurable results.

The role requires a hands-on leader who operates on the factory floor while shaping strategic direction and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production setting.
• Experience leading through supervisors and managing large hourly workforces.
• Proven track record of improving safety, quality, productivity and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, high-volume manufacturing operation across multiple departments.
• Coach and develop production supervisors and frontline leaders to improve accountability.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, scrap and engagement metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Change leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a large, high-volume manufacturing operation. You will guide frontline supervisors, drive improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and engagement, and work on modernization initiatives aimed at delivering measurable results.

The role requires a hands-on leader who operates on the factory floor while shaping strategic direction and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.