Manufacturing Manager

Germantown, WI


Order: 4295331084


Order Type : DirectHire


Lead a Manufacturing Operation. Build High-Performing Teams. Drive Results.

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence? If you're passionate about leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and creating a safe, productive manufacturing environment, we'd love to talk with you.

As the Manufacturing Manager , you'll have the opportunity to lead an assigned manufacturing area from end to end. You'll influence safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and employee engagement while partnering with leadership to build a world-class manufacturing operation. Your leadership will directly impact customer satisfaction, operational performance, and future company growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role, you'll:

• Lead the daily operations of your assigned Focus Factory, ensuring production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Direct production personnel and provide daily leadership, coaching, and accountability to build a high-performing team.
• Execute production schedules while partnering with the Manufacturing Operations Manager on planning, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Monitor workflow and proactively identify labor, material, equipment, or scheduling challenges before they impact production.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Sales, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to maintain efficient production flow and customer commitments.
• Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Productivity
  • Schedule attainment
  • Inventory
  • Customer fulfillment
  • Delivery performance
• Lead daily Level 1 production meetings and communicate priorities, challenges, and KPI performance with your team.
• Participate in Level 2 Production Control meetings to drive alignment across departments.
• Create a stable, predictable production environment with minimal expediting while continuously improving manufacturing performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure your team maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Leadership Responsibilities

You'll play an important role in developing our manufacturing organization by:

• Hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing production employees.
• Conducting performance evaluations and providing ongoing feedback.
• Recognizing employee accomplishments while addressing performance concerns when necessary.
• Building engaged, accountable teams focused on continuous improvement.
• Evaluating organizational structure and partnering with leadership as the company grows.
• Supporting workforce development initiatives and community manufacturing programs.
• Overseeing production and facility maintenance activities as needed.

Requirements:

We're looking for a leader who enjoys working alongside their team and creating an environment where people can succeed.

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, Lean Manufacturing, production systems, and ERP software (Epicor experience is a plus).
• A proven ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

This is more than a production leadership role-it's an opportunity to make a measurable impact. You'll help shape the future of our manufacturing operations, develop talented employees, improve processes, and work alongside a leadership team committed to continuous growth and operational excellence.

If you're ready to lead with purpose, build exceptional teams, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume to Lisa at View email address on click.appcast.io.

About SEEK Professionals

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