On-Site Manufacturing Operations Leader

Jobot; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with up to 5% match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations in Wisconsin. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and KPIs while scaling the operation for the next growth phase.

This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, ERP and scheduling experience, and strong Excel skills. Expect on-site work with travel and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Hands-on machining and/or production-floor experience.
• Experience managing budgets, costs, and margins.
• Strong team leadership and accountability experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• ERP and production scheduling systems experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and production-floor operations.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and operational KPIs.
• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and develop production teams while driving performance and accountability.
• Oversee production scheduling, workflow, and resource utilization.
• Manage operating budgets and understand costs, margins, and financial performance.
• Translate operational results into measurable business and financial impact.
• Partner with leadership to improve processes, systems, and operational infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Production scheduling

Budget management

Excel

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/ops

Tools

Production scheduling software

AI tools for production planning

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations in Wisconsin. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and KPIs while scaling the operation for the next growth phase.

This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, ERP and scheduling experience, and strong Excel skills. Expect on-site work with travel and a competitive benefits package.