Production Manager (1st shift)

Management Recruiters of Zionsville

Marathon City (WI)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Management Recruiters of Zionsville is seeking a Production Manager for Central/Northern Wisconsin to lead a shift of supervisors and 100+ hourly staff, ensuring safety, quality and production targets in a FDA-regulated facility.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement, while enforcing policies and regulatory standards. A Bachelor's degree in Operations/Business and 7+ years of leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Management, or related field.
7+ years leading 100+ hourly associates in food manufacturing.
Current or recent experience in an FDA-regulated production facility.

Responsibilities

Oversee shift performance to meet production targets and KPIs.
Prioritize people safety, food safety, and quality.
Communicate daily plans and changes to the team.
Mentor and develop production supervisors and frontline staff.
Work with Plant Manager to drive KPI improvements and bottleneck fixes.
Enforce policies, SOPs, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure staffing is aligned with production demand.
Promote an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

MS Office

SAP

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Teams

SAP

Job description

Production Manager - 1st Shift (M-F) in Central/Northern Wisconsin

National privately held food production facility seeks an experienced Production Manager who brings current food manufacturing experience to the table. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Shift Manager leads the supervisors and large hourly workforce team, works closely with other internal department managers, and with plant schedulers to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities safely and efficiently with organizational standards.

Essential Functions

Assume full responsibility for the shift performance, including meeting production targets and operational KPIs
Prioritize people safety, food safety, and quality above all else.
Communicate daily plans, priorities, and upcoming changes.
Serve as a resource, providing guidance and support to shift employees.
Work with the Plant Manager to develop strategies that drive key performance metrics.
Enforce company policies, procedures, SOPs, and regulatory compliance consistently across the shift.
Mentor and develop production supervisors and frontline employees, fostering growth and engagement
Address performance or behavioral issues in alignment with the company’s core values.
Set and communicate clear performance expectations, holding employees accountable.
Apply critical thinking to identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and optimize workflow.
Ensure staffing resources are effectively allocated to meet production demands
Promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace culture

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields
7+ years’ experience in leading multiple supervisor and 100+ hourly associates in food manufacturing
Current or recent experience in an FDA-regulated production facility

Skills and Abilities