Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes

Goodwin Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Production Manager for Finishing & Special Processes in Milwaukee, WI to lead deburring, assembly, precision grinding, EDM, brazing, and finishing operations, guiding supervisors and teams to deliver high-quality aerospace/defense components.

You will drive safety, productivity, and quality, partnering with engineering and quality teams, overseeing scheduling, labor utilization, and continuous improvements in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing or production operations experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience leading production supervisors across multiple functions.
• Background in finishing, assembly, precision grinding, EDM, brazing, or similar processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality standards preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing documentation and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple departments ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, setting expectations for performance and accountability.
• Execute production schedules and optimize labor resources, equipment use, and workflow.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and capacity constraints to meet delivery goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve processes and address nonconformances.
• Drive improvements in labor productivity, scrap reduction, and overall operational efficiency.
• Foster a safe, organized, and engaged shop-floor environment with strong employee development.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Safety awareness

Staff coaching

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree / associate or bachelor preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes - Milwaukee, WI

Join a growing precision manufacturer as a Production Manager overseeing specialized manufacturing departments including deburring, assembly, precision grinding, EDM, brazing, and finishing operations. This role offers the chance to lead supervisors and teams in producing high-quality components for demanding aerospace and defense customers while advancing your leadership career in a technical manufacturing environment.

Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes Benefits & Compensation

• Target annual performance bonus: 10%


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement


• Potential relocation assistance

Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical degree, associate's, or bachelor's preferred


• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing or production operations experience with increasing responsibility


• Proven leadership of production supervisors across multiple manufacturing functions


• Experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments preferred


• Background in finishing, assembly, precision grinding, EDM, brazing, or similar processes preferred


• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, labor utilization, and operational performance


• Ability to interpret manufacturing documentation and technical specifications


• Familiarity with AS9100, controlled manufacturing processes, and aerospace quality standards preferred


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools preferred


• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Hands-on leadership presence in an active manufacturing setting

Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple specialized departments ensuring safety, quality, and productivity


• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, setting expectations for performance and accountability


• Execute production schedules and optimize labor resources, equipment use, and workflow


• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and capacity constraints to meet delivery goals


• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve processes and address nonconformances


• Drive improvements in labor productivity, scrap reduction, and overall operational efficiency


• Foster a safe, organized, and engaged shop-floor environment with strong employee development


• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management systems

This role provides meaningful responsibility managing specialized manufacturing operations with direct impact on product quality and workforce success. It offers opportunity for leadership growth in a respected precision manufacturing setting supporting high-demand aerospace and defense customers.