Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Growth (4-Day Week)

Forte Opening S; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness credit

STD/LTD and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions seeks an Operations Manager to plan and steer monthly and quarterly production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and safety. You will lead a skilled team, implement lean manufacturing, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in manufacturing management. A Four-day work week is offered with substantial growth and benefit programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations is preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Six Sigma Lean certification or capability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly/quarterly production schedules to meet revenue targets.
• Lead production teams with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Coordinate with Plant GM and Supply Chain for purchasing and logistics.
• Develop annual operating plans including capital and cost-down projects.
• Foster a safe, engaging, and high-performance work environment.

Skills

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Six Sigma Lean

Quality improvement

HR & financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Operations

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Forte Opening Solutions seeks an Operations Manager to plan and steer monthly and quarterly production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and safety. You will lead a skilled team, implement lean manufacturing, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in manufacturing management. A Four-day work week is offered with substantial growth and benefit programs.