Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Growth & Team Development

O'Neal Industries, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commissions

Industry training

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Job summary

O'Neal Industries, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Plant Manager to oversee production, warehouse, shipping, and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, timely processing and fulfillment of customer orders.

You will lead supervisors, set priorities, manage staffing, and drive productivity while maintaining quality and morale. This role emphasizes Lean principles, root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and development of staff through coaching and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of warehouse, manufacturing, production, or operations management experience required.
• Proven leadership experience as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, or in a similar operations leadership role.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement practices, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production processes, inventory management, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prints, and technical drawings preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and employee development skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, logistics, and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, accurate, and timely fulfillment of customer orders.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop supervisors and employees; establish production priorities and operational goals; and manage staffing, workflow, resources, and schedules to achieve productivity, quality, and customer service objectives while minimizing overtime.
• Monitor daily operations, including inventory control, quality assurance, shipping, receiving, floor productivity, space utilization, equipment usage, and customer service to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Develop and improve operational processes and systems related to product handling, storage, inventory management, shipping methods, and workflow efficiency.
• Manage transportation and logistics activities, including carrier relationships, shipping methods, and delivery performance to ensure timely and cost-effective distribution.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime through preventive maintenance programs, resource planning, and equipment management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve operational, production, shipping, receiving, inventory, and quality issues to minimize disruptions and improve performance.
• Oversee the accuracy of production, shipping, receiving, inventory, and other operational documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, housekeeping, PPE, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment and promoting positive employee morale.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Communication

Decision making

Employee development

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Job description

O'Neal Industries, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Plant Manager to oversee production, warehouse, shipping, and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, timely processing and fulfillment of customer orders.

You will lead supervisors, set priorities, manage staffing, and drive productivity while maintaining quality and morale. This role emphasizes Lean principles, root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and development of staff through coaching and training.