Production Manager: Lead Welding & Assembly for Lean Ops

Yash Enterprises & Equipment Co.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Production Manager to lead custom assembly and welding teams with a focus on maximizing production efficiency and capacity while delivering high-quality, on-time results.

The role emphasizes Lean improvements, workforce development, andISO compliance to meet customer demand and strategic goals. A manufacturing background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Netsuite preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor production personnel in custom assembly and welding.
• Drive improvements in production efficiency and capacity utilization.
• Monitor and manage labor efficiency and cost of labor.
• Identify and address capacity constraints and lead-time risks.
• Track and manage operational metrics including: rework, unapplied time, training, and dollars per production hour.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize material waste.
• Ensure product quality through inspections, tooling maintenance, and investigation of returns or warranty concerns.
• Develop team members through training and cross-training opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure ISO compliance within production processes.
• Support ongoing manufacturing education, industry learning, and best practices

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Lakeside Manufacturing in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Production Manager to lead custom assembly and welding teams with a focus on maximizing production efficiency and capacity while delivering high-quality, on-time results.

The role emphasizes Lean improvements, workforce development, andISO compliance to meet customer demand and strategic goals. A manufacturing background and leadership experience are essential.