Senior Production Leader — Lean, 2-Site Operations

Talent With Heart; Montello (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Bonus program (avg. 15%)

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time & vacation

4 day, 10-hour shifts

Job summary

Talent With Heart seeks a Production Manager to direct production and maintenance across two Wisconsin sites (Montello and Wautoma). You will drive performance while upholding quality and cost targets, reporting to the president.

This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic influence to advance manufacturing excellence. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing with operations leadership, strong lean experience (5S), and proficiency with production scheduling software (SYSPRO

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing with operations leadership.
• Lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S.
• Experience managing production schedules with computer systems; SYSPRO preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiency across Montello and Wautoma locations with ~100 employees.
• Manage production schedules, foster teamwork, and implement lean practices to minimize costs and errors.
• Exert leadership to influence strategic decisions and cultivate a thriving workforce culture.
• Opportunity for departmental growth and future leadership roles.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational management

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Education

BS in Operations Management

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

Talent With Heart seeks a Production Manager to direct production and maintenance across two Wisconsin sites (Montello and Wautoma). You will drive performance while upholding quality and cost targets, reporting to the president.

This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic influence to advance manufacturing excellence. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing with operations leadership, strong lean experience (5S), and proficiency with production scheduling software (SYSPRO