Production Manager

MCC Label; Algoma (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401

Paid Holidays and more

Job summary

MCC is seeking a Production Manager for its Algoma facility to lead site production operations, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost efficiency, and develop teams to meet corporate objectives. You will deploy Lean practices, analyze production data, and coordinate staffing to optimize performance while upholding company policies.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, implementing quality control plans, improving on-time delivery, conducting root-cause analysis, and fostering a

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with continuous improvement mindset and integrity.
• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Business or equivalent.
• Significant Lean principles experience in manufacturing operations.
• Structured problem-solving to identify root causes and countermeasures.
• Excellent communication skills and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Implement quality control plans and drive variation reduction.
• Assess on-time delivery and implement improvements for high performance.
• Determine staffing requirements and redeploy resources as needed.
• Analyze production reports to identify root causes and take corrective actions.
• Apply Lean principles to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and capital project recommendations.
• Facilitate daily Gemba walks and use SQDC tools for performance clarity.

Skills

Lean principles

Excel

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering / Industrial Technology or Business degree

Tools

Gemba walk

SQDC boards

Policy Deployment

Job description

MCC, 1102 Jefferson St, 1102 Jefferson St, Algoma, Wisconsin, United States of America

Posted Monday 8 December 2025 at 6:00 am

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Production Manager is responsible for overall site production operations. Creates a work environment which promotes safety, quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness. Effectively develops teams that can achieve corporate improvement objectives. Accountable for all aspects of plant production performance while ensuring objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner. Drives best practices through the organization and leads processimprovement.

Why work at MCC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays

Responsibilities:

• Directly,andthroughdelegation,coordinatesactivitiesrequiredtoassuresafety,quality,delivery,and cost meet specified targets.
• Executesqualitycontrolplansforcompliance tostandardsanddrivesvariationreductionwithintheprocess.
• Assesseson-timedeliveryperformanceanddevelopsactionstoimproveandsustainhighlevelofperformance.
• Determinestaffingrequirementsweeklyandre-deployresourcesduringtheweekasneededtoaddress any shifting staffing needs or changes in priorities and scheduling.
• Reviewsandanalyzesproductionreportstodeterminerootcausesofvariancefrombudget,anddevelops and executes corrective actions, using structured root cause analysis, MDI and Policy Deploymentmethodologies.
• UsingLeanprinciples,formteamsandinvolvepeopletoimproveproductivity,decreaseleadtimes, reduce waste and attain customer quality requirements.
• Reviewsandanalyzesproductionreportstodeterminerootcausesofvariancefrombudgetanddevelops and executes corrective actions.
• RecommendandinitiatecostreductionprogramscenteredaroundcapitalimprovementswhereROIand pay back criteria are favorable.
• FacilitatestheexecutionofdailyGembawalkby assuringtheproperutilizationofhour-by-hour,SQDC boards and War Room tools.
• InconjunctionwithHumanResourceManager,coordinatesappropriate“requiredtooperate”and “required on roles” staffing levels.
• Directstheeffortsofplantsupervisiontoensuretheconsistentapplicationofhumanresourcepolicies, procedures, and plant rules.Assures adherence to safety accountability guidelines.
• Coachesandmentorsteammemberstoassuretheirongoingdevelopment
• Staysabreastofnewtrendsanddevelopmentsinmethods,techniques,equipment,tools,materials,and supplies,whichmightbeincorporatedinto theproductionprocesstoincreaseefficiencyorbetteruseof resources.Researches and recommends capital equipment purchases.
• Participatesinspecialprojectsandperformsotherdutiesasassigned.

Qualifications:

• Ahands-onleaderthatisarolemodelwithhigh integrity,positiveinfluence,andstrongbusinessacumen that embraces change, possesses a continuous improvement mindset, and has a passion for exceeding customer and company expectations.
• DegreeinEngineering,IndustrialTechnologyorBusinessorequivalent10yearsofstafflevelleadershipexperience.
• Significantexperienceinimplementationof Leanprincipalsastheyapplytomanufacturingoperations.
• Ability toapplystructuredproblem-solvingmethodologiestodeterminerootcauseofproblemsand provide effective countermeasures.
• Excellentcommunicationskills
• Advancedexcelskills

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more atwww.mcclabel.com .

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

MCC, 1102 Jefferson St, 1102 Jefferson St, Algoma, Wisconsin, United States of America