Production Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Team Growth

L&M Corrugated Container Corporation; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L&M Corrugated Container Corporation is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements. The role involves coaching supervisors, coordinating with Quality, Scheduling, Maintenance, and HR, and advancing lean initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in manufacturing with leadership experience in corrugated or packaging environments and a proven track record of meeting production goals in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in corrugated or packaging industries.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly team members to reach departmental goals.
• Oversee day-to-day production operations and meet schedules and targets.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate expectations and performance metrics.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and resolve operational issues.
• Track KPIs such as safety, quality, productivity, scrap, and downtime.
• Partner with Quality to address product or process issues.
• Collaborate with Scheduling, Maintenance, and HR to ensure smooth production flow.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Lean Six Sigma

Safety KPIs

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

L&M Corrugated Container Corporation is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements. The role involves coaching supervisors, coordinating with Quality, Scheduling, Maintenance, and HR, and advancing lean initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in manufacturing with leadership experience in corrugated or packaging environments and a proven track record of meeting production goals in a fast-paced