Manufacturing Operations Leader — Grow Your Dept

The AmeriLux Family of Companies; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar deductible health plan

Vision and dental plan

Free onsite health clinic

Retirement plan with company match

Free onsite gym and courts

Free monthly company lunches

PTO and advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly bonus up to 4%

Job summary

The AmeriLux Family of Companies is seeking a skilled Production Leader to own and grow a dedicated manufacturing department. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics while coaching a frontline team toward peak performance.

In this role you will manage staffing, budgets, continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure OSHA compliance. Your leadership will drive on-time production, efficiency, and a culture of safety and accountability across the floor.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production or manufacturing department with direct people management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and safety program ownership.
• Experience with safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

Responsibilities

• Daily production output against schedule and demand.
• Ensure safety of every person on the floor, including OSHA compliance and incident response.
• Maintain product quality and manage scrap or rework rates.
• Plan labor, staffing levels, and overtime.
• Direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of the production team.
• Manage department budget, cost per unit, and equipment uptime.
• Pursue continuous improvement of process, layout, and throughput.

Skills

Production leadership

OSHA compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Job description

The AmeriLux Family of Companies is seeking a skilled Production Leader to own and grow a dedicated manufacturing department. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics while coaching a frontline team toward peak performance.

In this role you will manage staffing, budgets, continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure OSHA compliance. Your leadership will drive on-time production, efficiency, and a culture of safety and accountability across the floor.