Production Manager – Lean Ops, Multi-Site Leader

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Montello (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k 50% match up to 6%

Bonus program

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off: 1 sick week + 3 weeks'

4 day - 10-hour shifts

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is assisting a contract manufacturer in Wisconsin in finding a Production Manager to direct production and maintenance across Montello and Wautoma. The role emphasizes improving production performance while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency with ~100 employees.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, hands-on lean practices (5S), and strong communication. BS in Operations Management is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with leadership in operations.
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules and coordinate maintenance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, BS in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production and maintenance departments across two Wisconsin sites (Montello and Wautoma).
• Drive production performance while upholding quality and cost efficiency.
• Lead lean initiatives, set schedules, and optimize processes to reduce costs and errors.
• Communicate clearly with the president and lead a growing workforce of ~100 employees.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

Production scheduling

SYSPRO

Communication

Education

BS in Operations Management

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is assisting a contract manufacturer in Wisconsin in finding a Production Manager to direct production and maintenance across Montello and Wautoma. The role emphasizes improving production performance while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency with ~100 employees.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, hands-on lean practices (5S), and strong communication. BS in Operations Management is strongly encouraged.