Hands-On Manufacturing Operations Leader

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At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Cher-Make, part of the Lakeside Foods family, is seeking a hands‑on, results‑driven Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. In this role, you’ll oversee production, warehousing, inventory, equipment performance, and team leadership to ensure a safe, efficient, and high‑quality operation. If you excel in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy motivating and developing teams, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Affordable, high‑quality healthcare options
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Perfect attendance and referral bonuses
• Product discounts through the company store

• Lead daily operations for production, warehousing, inventory, and equipment performance.
• Supervise operations personnel, including supervisors and hourly employees.
• Maintain strong communication across teams, promoting engagement and alignment.
• Partner with sales, distribution, finance, QA, HR, and other departments.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure targets for safety, quality, and efficiency are achieved.
• Oversee maintenance and proper use of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure accurate production and shipping records.
• Provide recommendations for capital improvements.
• Support safety programs, audits, and corrective actions.
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, and labor planning.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of production workflows and equipment.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfort working with data, metrics, and operational reporting.
• Commitment to fostering safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Located along Lake Michigan’s scenic shoreline, Manitowoc offers beautiful beaches, historic attractions like the USS Cobia submarine, and year‑round outdoor activities—making it a great place to live and work.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E‑Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Nearest Major Market: Green Bay
Nearest Secondary Market: Appleton