Production Manager

Axion Recruitment; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of supervisory experience in bakery manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include managing production teams, adhering to regulatory standards, and collaborating with various departments. The role offers a salary between $90,000 and $100,000, and benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in supervisory/manager role.
• Must have bakery manufacturing experience (essential).
• Strong problem-solving skills using analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement facility's mission and long-term goals to improve production.
• Lead daily activities of production supervisors and enforce clarity.
• Promote workforce engagement to achieve high standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Production Manager

Base Pay Range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Location & Relocation

• Pleasant Prairie, WI – Relocation available
• Commutable from: Kenosha, Racine, Winthrop, Zion, Beach Park, Milwaukee

Key Duties

• Implement the facility’s mission and long‑term goals to drive ongoing improvements and maintain alignment with corporate production objectives.
• Lead and manage daily activities of production supervisors, ensuring clarity in duties and expectations.
• Promote strong workforce engagement, skill‑building, and coaching to achieve high standards in output, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Clearly relay performance updates and follow‑up actions to staff and leadership teams.
• Capable of stepping into the Plant Manager role during brief periods of absence.
• Work closely with planning and materials teams to improve schedule performance and overall customer satisfaction.
• Partner with HR to properly handle employee concerns and ensure timely and appropriate resolutions.
• Coordinate with finance to build and manage operating and capital budgets, ensuring spending and targets remain on track.
• Launch cost‑reduction initiatives related to staffing efficiency, production standards, and material yields.
• Maintain safe, compliant, and well‑controlled operations across all plant activities.
• Guarantee adherence to all regulatory, quality, and specification requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development and execution of plant‑based testing.
• Create annual production budgets and regularly track performance against planned commitments.

Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in supervisory/manager role.
• Must have bakery manufacturing experience (essential).
• Analysis skills for problem solving and decision making.
• Problem‑solving skills using tools such as FMECA’s, RCA’s, and SPC.

How to Apply

• Contact: Mark Watton – 215 999‑6430 or [e-mail]
• Click “Apply” if you would like to find out more.

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note that our client is unable to offer sponsorship or visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)