We are looking for a Production Manager to oversee order flow, production planning, and inventory coordination at our Sparta, Wisconsin facility. This role plays a key part in aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity, ensuring schedules, materials, and resources support on-time delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing insight, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate customer orders, releases, and revisions to support timely fulfillment and consistent service performance. Oversee finished goods and work-in-process inventory to maintain target levels and support production efficiency. Maintain accurate planning data within scheduling tools, including production rates, yields, capacity inputs, and purchasing-related information. Support capacity planning across assigned operations to help balance plant workload, staffing needs, and resource availability. Prepare and distribute production schedules and shop documentation that promote efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and capital. Manage customer-driven updates and internal process adjustments that affect production timing, inventory, or scheduling priorities. Administer balance-out activities for discontinued jobs or obsolete programs to ensure inventory and order records are properly resolved. Generate operational reports for relevant stakeholders and communicate planning updates across departments and with customers when needed. Ensure daily activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational expectations Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership or supervisory capability. Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple demands effectively. Proven analytical and problem-solving ability, including the capacity to interpret operational and financial information. Clear written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to collaborate across teams and organizational levels. Self-motivated and results-oriented approach with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced setting. Working knowledge of business systems and computer applications used for scheduling, inventory, and purchasing activities. Ability to contribute positively in a team-based environment while building effective internal and external working relationships. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .