Manufacturing Operations Manager

Suburban Enterprises; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Ownership

Commitment to Safety

Career Growth

Continuous Learning

Collaborative Culture

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises in Appleton, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to own and improve all manufacturing operations, ensuring electrical assemblies are produced safely, on time, within budget, and at target profitability.

This role drives operational excellence, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, continuous improvement, and team development while supporting the division's growth objectives.

We offer ESOP, competitive pay, and a culture committed to ownership and career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years managing supervisors or managers.
• Experience in electrical assembly, panel fabrication, controls manufacturing, or related industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Proven success leading teams in a growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer orders are manufactured and shipped on time.
• Balance labor, equipment, and material resources to meet production schedules.
• Eliminate bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Manage direct labor efficiency and manufacturing overhead.
• Establish and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Lean/Six Sigma

Team leadership

Process optimization

Job description

Take Ownership of Your Career and Shape Your Future!

Are you ready to become an Employee Owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! The ideal candidate is happy where he/she is currently employed but is interested in a more self-directed work environment, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into additional roles. We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!

The Role - Manufacturing Operations Manager

The Manufacturing Operations Manager owns and improves all manufacturing operations to ensure the division delivers quality electrical assemblies safely, on time, within budget, and at target profitability. This role drives operational excellence, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, continuous improvement, and team development while supporting the division's growth objectives.

What You'll Do

• Ensure customer orders are manufactured and shipped on time.
• Balance labor, equipment, and material resources to meet production schedules.
• Eliminate bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Manage direct labor efficiency and manufacturing overhead.
• Establish and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

What You Bring (Required Experience)

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing supervisors or managers.
• Experience in electrical assembly, panel fabrication, controls manufacturing, or related industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Proven success leading teams in a growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

What We Offer - Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?

• Team Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future

• Commitment to Safety: Safety isn't just a priority; it's our promise to you and your family

• Career Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement
• Continuous Learning: Investment in your professional development
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years

Ready to Join Us?

Our high standards of service to our customers and clients require that we select only the top team members based on our culture and core values so please read and understand them or come with clarifying questions because we work, live, hire and promote by them. We will choose new team members with great care because the future of Suburban Enterprises rests with them. You are here because we believe in your character and abilities.

If you're passionate about innovation, committed to excellence, and ready to be part of a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Help us create a better future through innovation and automation.

We are an equal opportunity employer.