Production Manager - Sauk

Coating Place Inc.; Sauk City (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus: $2,000

Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vis…

401(k) with company match up to 5%

PTO 17 days first year

Job summary

Coating Place Inc. in Sauk City, WI, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the three‑shift Production department and ensure daily manufacturing activities meet efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction goals.

You will supervise Production Supervisors, drive process improvements with Lean tools, manage hiring and training, and develop reporting to track performance, while maintaining adherence to SOPs and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Experience may be substituted.
• 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools is preferred.
• Experience with plant safety programs, SDSs, and PPE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of Production Supervisors on all three shifts; assign work, approve timecards, evaluate performance, and conduct appraisals.
• Observe floor-level Production activities and maintain weekly face-to-face interactions with staff on all three shifts.
• Set daily priorities for Production projects; monitor labor demand; control overtime.
• Deliver management updates and periodic training to Production employees.
• Lead department hiring, retention, and performance initiatives with HR and Production Supervision.
• Support quality and food safety initiatives.
• Serve as SME of manufacturing operations.
• Determine root causes and assign preventive actions for quality incidents and safety accidents.
• Participate in facility tours, risk assessments, and special projects.
• Ensure adequate training for production operators.
• Ensure SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements are followed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Safety programs

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

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Production Manager - Sauk

Full-Time, Regular Employee Management-Indirect Sauk City, WI, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

*Sign On Bonus: $2,000

Position Overview

The Production Manager – Sauk oversees the three-shift Production department and ensures daily manufacturing activities achieve company goals related to manufacturing efficiency and volume, customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and employee morale.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct oversight of Production Supervisors on all three shifts. Assign work, approve timecards, evaluate work performance, issue corrective discipline, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Observe floor-level Production activities on a daily basis and maintain weekly face-to-face interactions with Production personnel on all three shifts.
• Set daily priorities for Production projects, monitor labor demand, and control department overtime.
• Personally deliver management updates and periodic training to all Production employees.
• Lead department hiring, retention, and performance initiatives in collaboration with Human Resources and Production Supervision.
• Support company quality and food safety initiatives.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) of manufacturing operations.
• Determine root causes and assign preventive actions in response to quality incidents and safety accidents.
• Participate in facility tours, risk assessments, and special projects.
• Ensure and contribute to adequate training for production operators.
• Ensure staff adhere to best practices and standardized work. Ensure department compliance with all SOPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to assess individual and group performance relative to company goals.
• Promote a team-oriented environment.
• Follows all CPI safety and cGMP policies and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills/Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience in manufacturing operations required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and utilizing common Lean Manufacturing tools is preferred.
• Experience with plant safety programs, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is preferred.
• Friendly work environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth 401(k) contribution options with company matching up to 5%
• Generous Paid‑time Off - Accrue up to 17 days of PTO within the 1st year.