Plant Operations Manager - Off-Shift Operations

Location: Muskego, WI | Shift: 2nd/3rd Shift | Full-Time 

About the Role

We are expanding our off-shift leadership team and seeking a strong Manufacturing Manager to oversee evening and night operations across our Muskego campus. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and consistent production performance across multiple facilities.

The Manufacturing Manager will lead production teams, resolve operational challenges in real time, strengthen staffing and communication, and champion operational excellence across diverse manufacturing environments.

What You’ll Do

-Leadership & Campus Oversight

• Provide on-site leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities during off-shift operations

• Direct production workflow, staffing allocation, and shift performance across assigned areas

• Ensure alignment with company safety, quality, and productivity standards

• Responsible for driving education, accountability, and ownership across the eight core production principles within the areas of responsibility.

-Operational Execution & Performance Management

• Monitor production schedules, throughput, and bottlenecks; resolve issues impacting safety, quality, or on-time delivery

• Coordinate with department leaders and planners to maintain production flow and labor balance

• Lead off-shift huddles and reinforce visual performance metrics and accountability

-Talent Management & Team Development

• Coach and support off-shift supervisors, leads, and technicians

• Reinforce a culture of accountability, teamwork, and clear communication

• Support training, cross-training, skill development, and performance discussions

-Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Partner with Safety and Quality teams to reinforce corrective actions and audit readiness

• Promote proactive hazard identification and a strong safety culture

-Continuous Improvement

• Lead or participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

• Drive root cause problem solving and waste reduction efforts

• Coordinate with Maintenance to support equipment uptime and readiness

-Cross-Functional Communication

• Provide clear and timely updates to day-shift leadership

• Ensure consistent documentation and shift handoff reporting

• Serve as the primary off-shift liaison for Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics

What We’re Looking For

-Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment

• Strong decision-making, communication, and organizational skills

• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and production systems

• Ability to manage multiple departments and priorities across separate facilities

• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with manufacturing systems

-Preferred Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

• Experience leading off-shift or multi-plant operations

• Strong analytical and root cause problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking throughout multiple manufacturing facilities on the Muskego campus

• Majority of time spent on the production floor

• Travel between campus facilities as needed

• Primarily evening/night hours with flexibility for critical operational needs

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Generous employer 401k contributions
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral program