Production Manager
GPAC, Winslow, IL, United States
Production Manager
A well-established and growing dairy manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at one of its Wisconsin facilities in Green County. This company has been in business for over 40 years and is experiencing significant expansion, including additional production lines and facility growth.
This role is ideal for a floor-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys mentoring supervisors and developing strong production teams.
Position Overview
The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently achieved. This individual will work cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and throughput targets
Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and labor efficiency
Monitor KPIs including yield, downtime, waste, and cost control
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and frontline leaders
Promote a strong safety culture and positive employee engagement
Partner with senior leadership on operational planning and performance goals
Qualifications
5+ years of production leadership experience in dairy or food manufacturing
Experience leading teams in a regulated, high-volume environment
Strong understanding of food safety and quality systems
Demonstrated ability to improve production performance and manage labor costs
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement preferred
Hands-on leadership style with a floor-oriented approach
Why This Opportunity?
Stable, growing company with long-term expansion plans
Strong leadership team and collaborative culture
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to make a measurable operational impact!
A well-established and growing dairy manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at one of its Wisconsin facilities in Green County. This company has been in business for over 40 years and is experiencing significant expansion, including additional production lines and facility growth.
This role is ideal for a floor-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys mentoring supervisors and developing strong production teams.
Position Overview
The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently achieved. This individual will work cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and throughput targets
Oversee production scheduling, staffing, and labor efficiency
Monitor KPIs including yield, downtime, waste, and cost control
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and frontline leaders
Promote a strong safety culture and positive employee engagement
Partner with senior leadership on operational planning and performance goals
Qualifications
5+ years of production leadership experience in dairy or food manufacturing
Experience leading teams in a regulated, high-volume environment
Strong understanding of food safety and quality systems
Demonstrated ability to improve production performance and manage labor costs
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement preferred
Hands-on leadership style with a floor-oriented approach
Why This Opportunity?
Stable, growing company with long-term expansion plans
Strong leadership team and collaborative culture
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to make a measurable operational impact!