Manufacturing Manager

SEEK Professionals•Germantown, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Epicor experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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.
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.