Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join a local manufacturing company in the Oconomowoc area for a direct hire.

Target Pay: $130,

Diverse group, shop floor employees, machinists, welders, manufacturing process engineers, manufacturing engineers.

Someone who can interact with all of those different backgrounds and personalities, set priorities.

Mediation skillset, coaching, mentoring training.

Sometimes have had to do some handson work. Not often but would love someone who can do fixture design themselves. Problem solving planning, execution.

Automation would be great, they have a lot of automation, AI, Welding, Assembly

How many people report to this person. 11 reports

Description:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager works closely with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and New Product Development to improve existing manufacturing processes and successfully transition new products into production.

This leader identifies and implements improvements that strengthen manufacturing performance, efficiency, and scalability through continuous improvement, technology, automation, and capital investment. The role requires strong technical leadership, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on measurable operational results.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering Leadership:

Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, establishing priorities and allocating resources in alignment with Engineering, Operations, and business objectives.

Provide technical leadership, coaching, and accountability while developing the capabilities of engineers and technical team members.

Establish measurable objectives for the function and ensure Manufacturing Engineering resources are focused on the highest-priority business needs.

Manufacturing Process & Continuous Improvement:

Lead the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing and assembly processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and production methods.

Partner with Operations to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, throughput, capacity, and manufacturing cost.

Utilize Lean Manufacturing, data analysis, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methods to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable process improvements.

New Product Introduction & Manufacturing Technology:

Partner with New Product Engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and successfully transitioned into production.

Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities supporting new product introduction, including process development, tooling, equipment, capacity planning, and production readiness.

Identify and implement manufacturing technology, automation, equipment, and capital investments that improve current operations and support future business needs.

Cross-Functional & Operational Support:

Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve manufacturing issues and implement sustainable improvements.

Support manufacturing-related safety and ergonomic improvements, quality investigations, supplier initiatives, and corrective actions.

Provide technical leadership on significant manufacturing projects and effectively communicate priorities, risks, progress, and results across the organization.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience supervising engineers, technicians, or…