Production Lead

Manpower, Inc.; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Oak Creek, WI, seeks a Production Lead to supervise a production team and lead hands-on assembly on the shop floor. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely execution of work orders.

Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude, experience reading drawings and BOMs, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and JD Edwards to track inventory and production status.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supervising production personnel and daily work assignments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to read drawings and BOMs.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and warehouse management systems for work orders and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the production team with day-to-day leadership and accountability.
• Monitor work-order progress, resolve routine delays, and escalate when needed.
• Lead hands-on setup and execution of mechanical assembly per drawings and specs.
• Use JDE and stock/warehouse tools to support material movements and inventory records.
• Support first-level mechanical troubleshooting and quality by coordinating inspection and rework.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings & BOMs

ERP/MRP systems

Oracle JD Edwards (JDE)

Troubleshooting production machinery

Tools

Oracle JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Our client, an industrial manufacturing environment, is seeking a Production Lead to join their team. As a Production Lead, you will be part of the Operations team supporting production and assembly activities. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, hands‑on leadership on the production floor, and a safety‑first mindset that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title

Production Lead

Location

Oak Creek

Pay Range

$65000 - $65000

What's the Job?

• Directly supervise the production team, providing day‑to‑day leadership, direction, coaching, performance feedback, and accountability.
• Monitor work-order progress and resolve routine issues related to delays, shortages, quality concerns, equipment problems, or capacity constraints; escalte promptly when needed.
• Lead hands‑on setup and execution of mechanical chain assembly/production work, ensuring operators follow drawings, BOMs, routings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) and coupled stock/warehouse‑management tools to support work‑order status, material movements, production completions, picking/staging, inventory locations, and discrepancy investigation.
• Support first‑level mechanical troubleshooting and quality execution by containing nonconforming material, coordinating inspection and rework, participating in root‑cause analysis, and verifying corrective‑action follow‑through.

What's Needed?

• Hands‑on experience in mechanical manufacturing, assembly, metal products, power‑transmission components, machining, fabrication, or a comparable production environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising production personnel, including daily work assignments, performance monitoring, employee training and development, and enforcement of workplace standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical experience troubleshooting production machinery, tooling, fixtures, and equipment, supporting preventive or corrective maintenance.
• Ability to read and work from drawings, specifications, measurements, Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, work instructions, and other production documentation.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and warehouse/stock‑management systems for work orders, material and inventory movements, production records, and discrepancy investigation.

What's in it for me?

• Lead from the floor with hands‑on involvement in mechanical assembly, quality execution, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Work in a structured environment focused on safety, standard work, and organized production‑floor practices.
• Use Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) and production/warehouse systems to drive accuracy in work‑order status and inventory records.
• Develop your leadership impact through coaching, training, and performance feedback for production team members.
• Contribute to practical problem solving by addressing recurring constraints, supporting downtime/scrap/rework tracking, and helping improve equipment and work methods.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.