Three-Shift Production Manager – Lean Ops Leader | Sign-On Bonus

COATING PLACE LLC; Sauk City (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

COATING PLACE LLC in Sauk City, Wisconsin, seeks a Production Manager to oversee the three-shift Production department and ensure daily manufacturing activities meet goals for efficiency, quality, safety, and morale.

The candidate will lead Supervisors, set daily priorities, monitor labor, and deliver training. Strong analytical, Lean, and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a sign-on bonus of $2,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Experience may be substituted.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives with Lean Manufacturing tools.

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 Production personnel across shifts.
• Set daily priorities for Production projects, monitor labor demand, and control department 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; act as 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

COATING PLACE LLC in Sauk City, Wisconsin, seeks a Production Manager to oversee the three-shift Production department and ensure daily manufacturing activities meet goals for efficiency, quality, safety, and morale.

The candidate will lead Supervisors, set daily priorities, monitor labor, and deliver training. Strong analytical, Lean, and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a sign-on bonus of $2,000 is offered.