Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager Milwaukee Area, WI Our client, a well‑established and evolving manufacturing organization in the Milwaukee area, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to help lead a critical phase of operational growth, transformation, and leadership development within its manufacturing operation. This position offers the opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where the right individual can make a meaningful impact across operations, culture, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The organization is actively investing in its manufacturing operations through new equipment, process improvements, automation initiatives, layout redesign efforts, and broader operational modernization projects. Leadership is seeking someone who wants to be part of building and driving that next chapter rather than simply maintaining the status quo. This role is well suited for a hands‑on operational leader who enjoys: Driving accountability and execution Developing frontline leadership Improving manufacturing performance Leading through change Building strong floor relationships Identifying operational improvement opportunities Helping shape future‑state operations Key Responsibilities Lead and develop production supervisors within a multi‑shift manufacturing environment Drive operational accountability, communication, urgency, and execution Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, maintenance, planning, and materials teams Support ongoing continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives Help improve throughput, labor utilization, productivity, and operational flow Coach and develop frontline leadership while strengthening overall team engagement Support operational transformation efforts tied to process flow, equipment investments, automation, and future‑state manufacturing initiatives Ideal Background Manufacturing, operations, or production leadership experience within a fast‑paced, high‑volume, multi‑process manufacturing environment Experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams Strong floor leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability and results Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean, CI, root cause analysis, or operational excellence initiatives Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment undergoing operational change and modernization Preferred Automotive, industrial manufacturing, metals, machining, stamping, casting, or similarly complex manufacturing experience Union manufacturing exposure Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required Additional Information Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity Visible leadership role with strong impact potential Significant operational investment and modernization initiatives underway Long‑term growth opportunity within an evolving manufacturing environment Position is being handled on a confidential basis #J-18808-Ljbffr