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Amphenol

Production Manager

Janesville, WI · On-site

Conduct regular 5S audits and ensure corrective actions are completed. * Drive workplace ... Manage staffing levels and labor utilization to support production demands. * Review overtime ...

amphenol

Production Manager

Janesville, WI

Conduct regular 5S audits and ensure corrective actions are completed. * Drive workplace ... Manage staffing levels and labor utilization to support production demands. * Review overtime ...

SSI Technologies, LLC

Production Manager

Janesville, WI · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Conduct regular 5S audits and ensure corrective actions are completed. * Drive workplace ... Manage staffing levels and labor utilization to support production demands. * Review overtime ...

Talent 1 Source

WI · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Lean Manufacturing (CI, 5S, Kaizen), Production Master Scheduling, & Multi-Layered Supply Chain ... Management TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE: Heavy Industrial Fabrication (Welding Workflows, Capital ...

Lift Solutions Holdings

Production Manager

Neenah, WI · On-site

Demonstrated experience with Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, 5S, Tier meetings, problem solving and ... gemba walks * Strong project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk ...

Lift Solutions

Production Manager

Neenah, WI · On-site

Demonstrated experience with Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, 5S, Tier meetings, problem solving and ... gemba walks * Strong project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk ...

Prolim Global

Lead Industrial Engineer/ Manager

Appleton, WI · On-site

$107K - $133K/yr

Knowledge on Lean manufacturing, Total quality management, Kaizen, 5s, Material tracking - Kanban, Poke - Yoka etc. * Drive, Identify and Implement the key projects to improve quality, reduce cost ...

Lift Solutions Holdings

Production Manager

Neenah, WI · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Demonstrated experience with Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, 5S, Tier meetings, problem solving and ... gemba walks * Strong project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk ...

Manitou Group

Plant Manager

West Bend, WI · On-site

Plant Manager Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a "One United Team ... Process flow, 5s, inventory reduction, Value stream mapping, etc. * Operational knowledge of ...

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Thrive Foods

Production Manager

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

The Production Manager will guide Supervisory level team members in Lean and/or 5S initiatives and drive the team in this culture. COMPETENCIES: Attendance is essential in demonstrating dependability.

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What is a 5S manager?

A 5S Manager is a professional responsible for implementing and maintaining the 5S methodology within an organization. The 5S system—Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—is a workplace organization method that aims to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity. The 5S Manager leads training, audits, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure that workspaces remain clean, organized, and conducive to high performance. They often collaborate with different departments to embed 5S practices into daily operations and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 5S manager?

To thrive as a 5S Manager, you need expertise in lean manufacturing principles, process improvement methodologies, and a background in industrial engineering or a related field. Familiarity with 5S audit tools, visual management systems, and certification in lean or Six Sigma is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and training skills help drive team engagement and sustain organizational change. These competencies are crucial for embedding 5S practices, boosting operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

How does a 5S manager typically collaborate with other departments to maintain workplace organization standards?

A 5S Manager works closely with teams across production, maintenance, safety, and quality departments to implement and sustain 5S principles—Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. They often lead cross-functional audits, provide training, and facilitate continuous improvement meetings to ensure everyone understands and adheres to organizational standards. Regular communication and feedback loops are essential, as the 5S Manager must align initiatives with broader business goals and address any challenges or resistance that arise. This collaborative approach fosters a culture of accountability and ongoing improvement throughout the organization.

What is the difference between 5S Manager vs 6S Coordinator?

Aspect5S Manager6S Coordinator
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, 5S trainingLean, Six Sigma, 6S training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, warehousing, production facilitiesManufacturing, production, quality assurance
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in lean manufacturing environmentsUsed in continuous improvement initiatives

The 5S Manager focuses on implementing and maintaining the 5S methodology to organize and improve workplace efficiency. The 6S Coordinator builds upon 5S by adding Safety, making it more comprehensive for safety and quality improvements. Both roles require similar certifications and are prevalent in manufacturing settings, but the 6S Coordinator emphasizes safety alongside organization.

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Production Manager

Amphenol

Janesville, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
The Production Manager is responsible for the daily execution of manufacturing operations, ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. This position provides visible leadership on the manufacturing floor, develops and coaches production supervisors, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with quality standards, 5S requirements, and operational best practices.
Position Requirements:
  1. Manufacturing Leadership
    • Maintain a strong and consistent presence on the manufacturing floor, spending the majority of time supporting production operations, coaching supervisors, and resolving operational issues.
    • Lead daily production activities to ensure attainment of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
    • Conduct routine Gemba walks to identify operational issues, reinforce standards, and drive accountability.
    • Ensure effective communication of production priorities, staffing requirements, and operational expectations across all shifts.
  2. Supervisor & Employee Leadership
    • Lead, develop, coach, and evaluate Production Supervisors and frontline leaders.
    • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement.
    • Support employee development, succession planning, and workforce training initiatives.
    • Address performance concerns promptly and consistently while recognizing strong performance.
  3. Quality Performance
    • Champion a quality-first culture throughout manufacturing operations.
    • Drive reduction of scrap, rework, customer complaints, and internal quality defects.
    • Lead containment activities and corrective action implementation for quality-related issues.
    • Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to improve process capability and manufacturing quality performance.
    • Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify and eliminate recurring problems.
  4. 5S & Visual Management
    • Own and sustain 5S standards throughout all manufacturing areas.
    • Conduct regular 5S audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
    • Drive workplace organization, visual controls, and housekeeping expectations.
    • Ensure manufacturing areas consistently meet established cleanliness and operational discipline standards.
  5. Operational Excellence
    • Monitor and improve key performance indicators including: Safety Performance, OEE, Labor efficiency, Scrap, Rework, Throughput, Schedule attainment, Overtime
    • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination and productivity improvement.
    • Support implementation of new equipment, process improvements, and operational best practices.
    • Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
  6. Labor Management
    • Manage staffing levels and labor utilization to support production demands.
    • Review overtime requirements and implement actions to optimize labor efficiency.
    • Ensure production resources are appropriately allocated to meet customer requirements.
    • Support workforce planning efforts in partnership with Human Resources.
  7. Cross Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Materials teams to achieve performance objectives.
    • Support production readiness for product launches, engineering changes, and customer requirements.
    • Participate in problem-solving activities related to production, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  8. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  9. Individuals directed by management to operate a vehicle for work purposes will observe the requirements of the Fleet Safety Program.
  10. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of SSI Technologies, LLC. which includes following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and IS0 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
  11. All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Professional/Technical Experience, Skills and Education:
  1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience, required.
  2. Experience leading production supervisors and hourly manufacturing employees, required.
  3. Demonstrated success improving quality, productivity, and operational performance, required.
  4. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives, required.
  5. IATF 16949 experience. Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent, preferred.
  6. Knowledge of OEE, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies, preferred.
  7. Five (5)+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, required.

Key Attributes:
  • Has a high degree of latitude/minor oversight
  • Handles the most complex of issues.
  • Advanced level of knowledge.
  • Acts as leader.

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