Production Manager (Sunset) Port Washington - 1st shift

SITE Staffing Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SITE Staffing Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for the 1st shift in Port Washington to lead high-speed, multi-SKU consumer products lines.

This role requires 3+ years of frontline leadership and a proven track record in delivering safety, quality, and productivity improvements. The successful candidate will be visible on the floor, coach and develop supervisors, coordinate with warehousing and maintenance, and ensure production meets schedules while driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in high-speed, high-volume, multi-SKU environments.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience managing frontline production teams and labor deployment.
• Adapt quickly and execute effectively in changing production environments.
• Proven ability to drive productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations in a high-speed, multi-SKU consumer products manufacturing environment.
• Ensure alignment between production and warehouse operations to support throughput, inventory accuracy, and customer fulfillment.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Drive compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize production line efficiencies, labor productivity, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Develop staffing models and deploy labor effectively to meet production schedules and changing demand.
• Monitor production performance against standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support and lead new product launches, line trials, and customer visits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse, planning, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, train, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders through performance management and leadership development.
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and strong workplace ethics.

Skills

Leadership presence

People management

Operational excellence

Safety culture

Job description

Production Manager – 1st Shift

Location: Port Washington

Schedule: 1st Shift

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

We are seeking a hands‑on, floor‑driven Production Manager with proven experience in high‑speed, high‑volume, multi‑SKU consumer products manufacturing.

This leadership role is ideal for an individual who thrives in fast‑paced production environments and has a strong track record of driving operational performance, productivity, quality, and team accountability.

The ideal candidate will be a visible leader on the production floor, capable of making real‑time decisions, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and leading teams with urgency and precision.

This is not a desk‑based role. Candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with direct responsibility for frontline teams, labor deployment, and daily production execution. Experience managing multi‑SKU operations is required; candidates from single‑product or long‑run manufacturing environments will not be considered.

Leadership Profile

• Leads by example with a strong hands‑on presence on the production floor
• Builds high‑performing teams through coaching, accountability, and employee development
• Confident decision‑maker in fast‑paced, high‑pressure manufacturing environments
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and operational excellence
• Balances strong people leadership with operational discipline and execution

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations in a high-speed, multi-SKU consumer products manufacturing environment
• Ensure alignment between production and warehouse operations to support throughput, inventory accuracy, and customer fulfillment
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility
• Drive compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Optimize production line efficiencies, labor productivity, and waste reduction initiatives
• Develop staffing models and deploy labor effectively to meet production schedules and changing demand
• Monitor production performance against standards and identify improvement opportunities
• Support and lead new product launches, line trials, and customer visits
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with warehouse, planning, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Coach, train, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders through performance management and leadership development
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and strong workplace ethics

Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required

Experience in high-speed, high-volume, multi-SKU manufacturing environments required

Strong leadership, analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Experience managing frontline production teams and labor deployment

Ability to adapt quickly and execute effectively in changing production environments

Proven ability to drive productivity, quality, and operational performance

Continuous improvement and process optimization experience preferred

Preferred Skills

• Production Operations Management
• Labor Planning & Workforce Deployment
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Safety & Quality Compliance
• Inventory & Throughput Coordination
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Production Scheduling & Efficiency Monitoring
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• High‑Volume Manufacturing Operations
• Performance Management & Accountability