Plant Manager: Lead Lean Ops in High‑Mix Manufacturing

twiceasnice Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead our client’s manufacturing operations near Milwaukee. The role oversees scheduling, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across a high-mix, low-volume facility as it moves to a new 90,000 sq ft site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong knowledge of Lean/6S, ISO-9001, and proven ability to drive on-time delivery and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years leadership in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 5S, 6S, or Lean manufacturing and ISO-9001 regulations/procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk facility floor most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant ops: Plan/allocate manpower based on daily/weekly production requirements.
• Align production schedules to production priorities: maintain workflow, quality, on-time delivery.
• Manage production order process: anticipate constraints, resolve issues with corrective actions.
• Communicate production shortages, material constraints, operational risks, labor/material costs.
• Lead production employees and technicians; drive teamwork, continuous improvement mindset.
• Evaluate employee knowledge, performance, and competency; manage/lead training initiatives.
• Lead the facility’s 6S program; complete audits, drive corrective actions, ensure follow-through.
• Lead safety compliance, identify workplace hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure incoming/outgoing materials meet quality requirements; support issue resolution.
• Verify production procedures/documentation are followed in accordance with ISO requirements.
• Manage daily shipping/receiving activities, coordinate incoming freight/delivery schedules.
• Ensure accurate inventory, manage cycle-count process, investigate/resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor equipment conditions, communicate maintenance requirements, prioritize repairs.
• Monitor supply levels and coordinate purchase of shop supplies, adhesives, production materials.
• Work with vendors and internal departments to support production requirements

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Inventory control

Quality systems

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

ISO 9001

6S/5S

Job description

twiceasnice Recruiting seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead our client’s manufacturing operations near Milwaukee. The role oversees scheduling, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across a high-mix, low-volume facility as it moves to a new 90,000 sq ft site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong knowledge of Lean/6S, ISO-9001, and proven ability to drive on-time delivery and operational excellence.