Manufacturing Director jobs in Wisconsin

Manufacturing Director oversees manufacturing operations and the production management and supervisory teams for a plant or unit. Incorporates organization-wide operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs into manufacturing processes. Being a Manufacturing Director monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems, and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency. Collaborates with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop long-term solutions. Additionally, Manufacturing Director implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes that support business goals. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Manufacturing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Manufacturing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Lake Country Manufacturing (10737)
  • OCONOMOWOC, WI FULL_TIME

  • Director of Manufacturing
    Oconomowoc, WI

    Company Information
    Lake Country Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of buffing and polishing products sold worldwide through multiple distribution channels. You can find our products in automotive specialty stores in addition to distributing them to a variety of customers across the world. You can even catch our products on a variety of automotive restoration tv shows! We have a strong social media presence and our staff are viewed as SME’s in the industry. LCM is driven by finding profitable solutions for customers through the development of proprietary products and customized buffing systems. We are a major player in the industry and currently hold 70 U.S. and international patents.

    The Person
    • A solutions-focused problem-solver who anticipates and can see opportunities.
    • A strategic thinker and process-oriented leader who can simplify issues and find ways to get things done.
    • An innovative, collaborative, and confident leader who works to achieve positive results.
    • An excellent communicator and empathetic active listener who uses a variety of methods and techniques depending on the person and/or situation and knows how to ask the right questions.
    • Highly effective team player in both group and one-on-one situations whether communicating new ideas, policies, or areas of mutual concern.
    • Having a high emotional intelligence, this person is calm and patient, exercising self-control to build relationships and trust within the team.
    • Enthusiastic and energetic, this person is both coachable and enjoys coaching and mentoring others.
    • This leader creates an environment of mutual respect for the ideas and opinions of others.
    • Always operating from the highest levels of integrity, this honest and authentic leader is well organized, prepared, and detail-oriented with a strong focus on follow through and accountability.
    • This creative thinker is a life-long learner and a resourceful and positive influence with the organization.
    • An optimistic leader who embraces and demonstrates the Core Values of the company: Trust, Teamwork, Learning, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Family Comes First

    What Makes this Opportunity Great
     
    • Work for a growing, family-owned organization.
    • Organization has tremendous retention due to the culture they have created; family friendly, flexible and results oriented.
    • Outperform competition through the highly engineered, quality products that set the industry standard.
    • Be entrepreneurial as this organization is open to ideas and initiatives to improve the business.
    • High impact role with visibility across the organization.
    Position Responsibilities
    • This is not a remote position. 
    • Continuous improvement process - Leading Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen
    • Provide day to day leadership, support, solutions and direction for the plant operations, production control, shipping, and employees at both plant locations.
      • Oconomowoc, WI – 40 employees
      • Carlisle, OH – 7 employees
    • Communicate clear expectations and hold plant and shipping supervisors accountable for expectations including pursuing operational excellence.
    • Implement metrics for manufacturing and shipping that clearly define the goals.  Ensuring the goals are aligned with the financial goals, quality, and overall business objectives.
    • Own the safety, environmental and regulatory compliance for each plant operation.
    • Build and maintain a strong functional team through effective communication, recruiting, training, coaching, team building, employee development and succession planning.
    • Ensure quality assurance and quality control compliance.  Track Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) monthly, both internally and for suppliers.  Looking for trends and areas for improvement.
    • Facilitate communication and information sharing between production/shipping team members and office team members.
    • Part of the LCM Leadership Team.  Report out monthly on goals pertaining to COPQ, inventory turns, cost reductions (productivity, utilization and efficiency gains and supplier cost reductions).
    • Reinforce a culture focused on teamwork, effective communication, problem solving and collaboration.
    • Ensure Operations practices align with overall business strategy and goals.
    • Coach supervisors on creative solutions and use appropriate problem-solving techniques to resolve plant issues such as production bottlenecks, employee conflicts, material shortages, and process breakdowns.
    • Own the capital planning process. Coordinating with Plant Managers, sales team, Compliance and safety, finance, and Engineering to ensure proper Capital Expenditure. Ensuring Requests are in place with appropriate economic justification in a timely manner (ROI).
    • Benchmark and implement best practices across the company.
    • Champion initiatives beyond the plants as needed by the business.
    • Support and promote the Vision of the company “Innovation to Make Life Easier”
    • Create the sense of urgency needed to drive improvements and resolve issues proactively.

    Qualifications
    • 5 years in a Manufacturing Leadership role
    • Experience in Lean, Six Sigma or other Kaizen continuous improvement strategies.
    • Previous work in a Manufacturing environment
    • Experience growing employees to align with growing with promotion of our current employees.
    • Proven Leader.
    • Experience with Cloud Suite Industrial (ShopTrak, Syteline), PowerBI (is preferred)
    • Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role
    Educational Requirements:
    • Bachelors Degree or equivalent based on work experience
    • Additional secondary education in Business Management, Leadership Trainings, supply chain is preferred
    Benefits Include:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage offered
    • 401K Employee Contribution
    • Profit Sharing program
    • Paid Vacation Time Off & Paid Holiday Time Off
    Hours of Operation:
    • 8:00AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

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Director of New Child Care facility
  • Schaffer Manufacturing
  • Milltown, WI FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Director Location: Milltown, Wisconsin Position Overview: The Director of the Childcare Facility is a pivotal role responsible for the comprehensive management and operational oversigh...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director, Manufacturing
  • Sterling
  • GERMANTOWN, WI FULL_TIME
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  • 10 Days Ago

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Accuray Incorporated
  • Madison, WI FULL_TIME
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  • 15 Days Ago

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Director, Manufacturing
  • Sterling Pharma Solutions
  • Germantown, WI FULL_TIME
  • Summary of Role The Director Manufacturing is accountable for developing and up scaling operations at the Germantown, WI API site. The successful candidate will lead and control functions and projects...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Truity Partners, LLC
  • De Pere, WI FULL_TIME
  • Our client is searching for a modern and accomplished Director of Manufacturing to oversee production across multiple facilities. This role will develop a team of hungry staff, establish KPIs to drive...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Lakeshore Talent
  • Thornton, CO
  • Lakeshore Talent is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director to lead various teams, including Production, Display, ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Director of Environmental Health and Safety Recycling Industry
  • Beyond TalentEdge
  • Rochester, NY
  • Beyond TalentEdge has a direct hire opportunity for a Manufacturing Director of Environmental Health and Safety Recyclin...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Manufacturing
  • AirBorn Inc.
  • Little Falls, MN
  • SUMMARY: Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the manufacturing organization in support of corporate ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Director of IT
  • Robert Half
  • Fairhaven, MA
  • Job Title: Director of IT (with Manufacturing Experience) Job Location: Fairhaven, MA (Onsite, 5 days per week) Job Type...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Director
  • Hiring Now!
  • Butte, MT
  • Our client is currently seeking a Manufacturing Director for their fast-paced, advanced technology development company. ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Lakeshore Talent
  • Brighton, CO
  • Lakeshore Talent is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director to lead various teams, including Production, Display, ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Director of Environmental Health and Safety Recycling Industry
  • Beyond Talentedge
  • Rochester, NY
  • Beyond TalentEdge has a direct hire opportunity for a Manufacturing Director of Environmental Health and Safety Recyclin...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Manufacturing Director
  • Coda Search│Staffing
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Summary: The Human Resources Manufacturing Director North America is responsible for leading and managing the HR functio...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast. With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five dist...
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Income Estimation for Manufacturing Director jobs
$161,500 to $211,735

Manufacturing Director in Albany, GA
Previous experience with FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices, European Union regulations, and/or ISO certification for product manufacturing is required.
January 14, 2020
Manufacturing Director in Columbia, SC
A Change Agent with Managing Director Potential, is required to develop a world-class continuous improvement culture to support growth.
February 15, 2020
Manufacturing Director in Middlesex, NJ
Oversees management of all areas of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.
December 19, 2019