WMK - Site Manager
WITRON Group
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Job summary
WITRON Group in Mankato, Minnesota is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the daily operations of our automated warehouse, with emphasis on safety, productivity and customer satisfaction. You will lead production, maintenance, HR and IT support teams to optimize performance and cost efficiency while upholding WITRON values.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in manufacturing, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to drive continuous improvement, quality and reliable service for our
Qualifications
- University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven leadership in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead production, maintenance, HR, and IT support teams to ensure safety and inventory control.
- Define goals for service support and onsite teams.
- Provide strategic direction to improve productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance with a zero incidents target.
- Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvements.
- Coach and train teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Communicate across all levels and ensure transparency between departments.
- Liaise with customer and head office to align expectations.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Telehealth services
This is WITRON
Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 7,000 colleagues worldwide tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams – far more than just mechanics, electrical technicians, or mechatronic engineers – act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers.
Our growing division now has close to 1000 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer close to 350 internal promotions to our employees in recent years.
Site Manager
- (3) Bonus opportunities
- Health insurance, AD&D coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Dental insurance
- Full vision insurance coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Leave of absence support program
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Legal insurance
- Discounted gym memberships
- Discounts on services/products
- Blue365 health & wellness discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Telehealth services
This role is to oversee and provide leadership to the daily operations of the automated warehouse with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, productivity, operational and cost efficiencies, machinery availability, overall labor climate with core WITRON values of health and safety.
You are a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong background in manufacturing operations, especially in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. You bring a strategic mindset, excellent problem‑solving skills, and a hands‑on approach to leadership. You thrive in complex settings, are committed to continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and performance excellence. You build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication, operational transparency, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality service, acting as a trusted partner and point of escalation for onsite support.
- University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven success in fast-paced, high‑pressure leadership roles within manufacturing environments
- Strong team-oriented leadership with a track record of delivering results
- Skilled in managing multiple projects and competing priorities
- Analytical and solutions-focused, with a practical mindset
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new skills and tasks
- Experienced in system implementation and leading by example
- Prior experience in manufacturing startups
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
- 5–10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of fundamental maintenance principles
- Proficient in budgeting and financial management
- Experience managing capital projects (an asset)
- Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
- Advanced organizational skills, including expertise in 5S practices
- Leadership experience in both unionized and non-unionized settings
- Familiarity with logistics and supply chain fundamentals
- Industry experience in grocery or retail (an asset)
- Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing teams
- Lead and oversee the production, maintenance, HR, and IT support teams, ensuring effective product management and inventory control, with health and safety as a core value
- Define, communicate, and align the goals and objectives of both the service support and onsite teams
- Provide strategic direction for the facility by identifying operational challenges and implementing proactive, data-driven solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a strong safety culture aimed at achieving zero incidents
- Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to proactively improve workplace safety
- Act as a team builder, coach, and trainer, promoting a culture of collaboration and high performance
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and ensure consistent, transparent communication between departments
- Promote fairness and transparency in the treatment of all team members
- Maintain open and effective communication with key stakeholders at the head office
- Serve as the primary liaison with the customer, ensuring their needs and expectations are met
- Foster a collaborative and value-driven relationship with the customer to ensure mutual success
- Recruit, train, manage, and guide team members to meet or exceed performance metrics and goals
- Develop and implement employee engagement programs that promote teamwork and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to establish budgets and operational targets
- Identify opportunities to improve customer service and drive strategic growth
- Ensure all employees receive proper training in work methods, company policies, and safety requirements
- Implement and maintain processes and best practices through SOPs and documentation
- Organize and coordinate team activities in compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations
- Salaried position – competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
Your advantages at a glance. Discover the win-win
Your secure feeling is of great importance to us. Find out about our added values and special benefits.
We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.
Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.
WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.
We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.
Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.
Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.
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