Manufacturing Operations Leader | Continuous Improvement

Amtraco, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO increases (90 days, 6 months, 12+)

Volunteer service days

Insurance package (medical/vision/dent

HSA with company contributions

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education and development programs

Build-out bonus eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AMTRACO seeks an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead and strengthen operations across its manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin. You will ensure safe, efficient, profitable plant performance with a relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate balances daily execution with long-term operational improvement, collaborating with plant leadership, engineering, quality, supply chain, purchasing, sales, and senior leadership to align resources and grow the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations across multiple facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement using 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Oversee safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across sites.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet objectives.
• Develop and mentor operations teams to improve performance and morale.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Operations Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

MBA preferred

Six Sigma certification a plus

Job description

AMTRACO seeks an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead and strengthen operations across its manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin. You will ensure safe, efficient, profitable plant performance with a relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate balances daily execution with long-term operational improvement, collaborating with plant leadership, engineering, quality, supply chain, purchasing, sales, and senior leadership to align resources and grow the