Plant Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Employment Resource Group; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Company in Wisconsin seeks a Plant Manager to own day-to-day operations, drive continuous improvement, and reshape safety and workflow standards with a tenured, skilled team.

You will oversee scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and lean initiatives, lead Kaizen events, and build a culture of respect, accountability, and ISO-aligned quality.

This role provides a clear path toward broader operational leadership as you earn the trust of experienced floor leaders across the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing manufacturing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing expertise required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Ability to run and direct Kaizen events.
• Ability to map value streams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and day-to-day facility management.
• Direct plant financial activities, manage costs, and report budgets to senior leadership.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen culture and ISO quality readiness.
• Develop and enforce workplace safety procedures and PPE compliance.
• Track KPIs such as scrap, on-time delivery, quality, and productivity.
• Lead with respect and share best practices across locations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen events

Value Stream Mapping

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dream Company in Wisconsin seeks a Plant Manager to own day-to-day operations, drive continuous improvement, and reshape safety and workflow standards with a tenured, skilled team.

You will oversee scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and lean initiatives, lead Kaizen events, and build a culture of respect, accountability, and ISO-aligned quality.

This role provides a clear path toward broader operational leadership as you earn the trust of experienced floor leaders across the plant.