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Production Manager (Sunset) Port Washington - 1st shift

SITE Staffing Inc.

Port Washington, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Staff Development, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Vehicle Driving, Warehousing, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Port Washington, WI
POSTED
5 days ago
Production Manager – 1st Shift

Location: Port Washington
Schedule: 1st Shift
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

We are seeking a hands-on, floor-driven Production Manager with proven experience in high-speed, high-volume, multi-SKU consumer products manufacturing. This leadership role is ideal for an individual who thrives in fast-paced production environments and has a strong track record of driving operational performance, productivity, quality, and team accountability. The ideal candidate will be a visible leader on the production floor, capable of making real-time decisions, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and leading teams with urgency and precision.

This is not a desk-based role. Candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with direct responsibility for frontline teams, labor deployment, and daily production execution. Experience managing multi-SKU operations is required; candidates from single-product or long-run manufacturing environments will not be considered.

Leadership Profile
  • Leads by example with a strong hands-on presence on the production floor
  • Builds high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and employee development
  • Confident decision-maker in fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and operational excellence
  • Balances strong people leadership with operational discipline and execution
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily production operations in a high-speed, multi-SKU consumer products manufacturing environment
  • Ensure alignment between production and warehouse operations to support throughput, inventory accuracy, and customer fulfillment
  • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility
  • Drive compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Optimize production line efficiencies, labor productivity, and waste reduction initiatives
  • Develop staffing models and deploy labor effectively to meet production schedules and changing demand
  • Monitor production performance against standards and identify improvement opportunities
  • Support and lead new product launches, line trials, and customer visits
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse, planning, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams
  • Build and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Coach, train, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders through performance management and leadership development
  • Uphold company policies, procedures, and strong workplace ethics
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required
  • Experience in high-speed, high-volume, multi-SKU manufacturing environments required
  • Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience managing frontline production teams and labor deployment
  • Ability to adapt quickly and execute effectively in changing production environments
  • Proven ability to drive productivity, quality, and operational performance
  • Continuous improvement and process optimization experience preferred
Preferred Skills
  • Production Operations Management
  • Labor Planning & Workforce Deployment
  • Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
  • Safety & Quality Compliance
  • Inventory & Throughput Coordination
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Production Scheduling & Efficiency Monitoring
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • High-Volume Manufacturing Operations
  • Performance Management & Accountability

About the Company

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SITE Staffing Inc.