Senior Production Manager - Lean Ops Leader (2 Sites)

Food Management Search, Inc.; Montello (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Bonus program

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation

4-day/10-hour shifts

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to direct production and maintenance across two Wisconsin locations (Montello and Wautoma). You will drive performance, maintain quality, and report to the president of the company.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, staffing about 100 employees, and opportunities for leadership growth in a family-like culture with strong employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing (5S).
• Familiar with production scheduling systems; SYSPRO preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• BS in Operations Management or equivalent encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiency across Wautoma and Montello locations; ~100 employees.
• Manage production schedules, foster teamwork, and implement lean practices to minimize costs and errors.
• Lead and cultivate a thriving workforce culture and pursue leadership growth opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational management

Lean manufacturing (5S)

Communication skills

Production scheduling systems

Education

BS in Operations Management

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to direct production and maintenance across two Wisconsin locations (Montello and Wautoma). You will drive performance, maintain quality, and report to the president of the company.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, staffing about 100 employees, and opportunities for leadership growth in a family-like culture with strong employee engagement.