Production Manager (Sunset) Port Washington

•1st Shift Port Washington, WI 53074

Posted:

09/10/26

Industry:

Supervisory, Management & Leads

Job Number:

IV612158520

Pay Rate:

$70000-95000 / year

Job Description

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