Production Manager

Leer Inc.; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Distributions

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Community involvement hours

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Manager to lead a production team, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership abilities, experience with Lean principles, and an understanding of manufacturing ERP systems. This role offers a competitive compensation package along with benefits like health insurance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities required.
• Experience implementing Lean and Continuous Improvement programs required.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to meet production schedules.
• Evaluate and implement improvements in methods and processes.
• Coordinate with Engineering team for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Strong leadership abilities

Problem-solving capabilities

Understanding of Lean principles

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing

Tools

Manufacturing ERP system

Job description

Overview

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Our Production Manager leads the production team at assigned plant and promotes the organization’s policies, processes and procedures to ensure the plant meets production schedules. This position will support and motivate the team through positive training and reinforcing Leer’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to include manufacturing lines, maintenance staff, and staff in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Assist with hiring and training employees; assign and direct work; manage performance appraisal process; handle employee discipline, addressing complaints and resolve problems.
• Review production orders and work closely with Scheduler to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Establish production schedules to ensure timely delivery of customer products.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity and quality.
• Using Lean principles, develop plans for the optimum utilization of materials, machines, and team members.
• Ensure the training of new and present employees in the process and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead the development and dissemination of necessary Work Instructions for all job duties within the plant.
• Review production costs and product quality; modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
• Coordinate with Engineering team to develop and recommend plant capital for safety, production, and efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with Engineering team in developing and promoting Lean, 6S, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Activities, and Employee Engagement programs.
• Partner with Safety on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental and various regulatory agencies.
• Uphold and enforce safety and work rules and company housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred. Will consider strong experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership abilities required.
• Experience implementing and working on Lean, 6S and /or Continuous Improvement programs required.
• Experience with Manufacturing ERP system required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, general business journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, especially in business correspondence essential.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.

Benefits

• ESOP Distributions
• An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Leer Inc. is 100% employee owned. You will be an employee-owner and own a piece of the company. We offer a competitive compensation package.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3-Weeks in 1st Full Year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (Subsidized by Leer)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Life Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Shoe stipend for steel toes
• Cares Program - up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership
• Community involvement hours

Be part of making iconic products that make all the difference in hospitals, restaurants, and more. We’re proud to be an essential business and support other industries who keep us healthy and fed.

Leer, Inc. is a growing company that is all about our team members. Really. We’re 100% employee-owned.

What does employee-owned mean?

As an employee-owner at Leer Inc., you’ll have a direct stake in our success. Through our employee ownership program, you’re not just part of the team, you’re an owner helping to shape our future. We value initiative, collaboration, and a long-term mindset, and we reward your contributions with shared growth and equity.

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