Manager Iwco Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The person in this role will manage a team of approximately 15 to 35 employees. Recruits and retains high-performing team members to ensure exceptional customer support. Coaches and develops staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations for an assigned area to achieve targets in Safety & People, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and inventory performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture by identifying hazards, completing safety walks, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and taking prompt corrective action on risks and incidents.
• Drive adherence to standard work and ensure work is performed using documented procedures, proper tools, and established quality and safety requirements.
• Use visual management, Gemba boards, and daily process improvement dialogues to monitor performance, escalate issues, and support timely problem resolution.
• Maintain visible leadership presence on the production floor, practicing go-see-act leadership to remove barriers, support the team, and verify conditions firsthand.
• Ensure production schedules are executed to plan, balancing staffing, machine capacity, materials, and workflow to meet client commitments and schedule attainment goals.
• Monitor process performance and quality results; initiate stop-to-fix actions when needed to contain issues, identify root cause, and implement sustainable countermeasures.
• Support waste elimination and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, participating in kaizen activities, and implementing improvements that increase flow, reduce variation, and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate changeovers, setups, and equipment readiness to support efficient operations, minimize downtime, and improve throughput.
• Ensure timely and accurate production, labor, and payroll reporting, and maintain records needed to support operational and people management processes.
• Develop, coach, and hold team members accountable through training, feedback, recognition, and performance management, building capability and engagement across the team.
• Partner cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, manufacturing engineering, planning, and HR to resolve issues, improve performance, and support business objectives.
• Uphold company policies and employment practices, including attendance, timekeeping, performance, corrective action, and employee relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and waste elimination; experience participating in or leading kaizen activities preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of standard work, process discipline, and visual management tools such as Gemba boards, production boards, or other performance tracking systems.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify root causes, implement countermeasures, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to lead from the floor through active observation, coaching, and timely response to production, quality, staffing, and safety issues.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and accountability skills, with the ability to build team capability, reinforce expectations, and support employee development.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to conduct effective shift handoffs, team meetings, and cross-functional communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with production, labor, or workflow systems such as Foundation is a plus.
• Bilingual fluency in Vietnamese, Cambodian, or Spanish is highly desirable.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or additional coursework in manufacturing, operations, business, engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment with increasing responsibility for performance, staffing, and workflow execution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or supervising employees in a production setting, including coaching, performance management, and shift or team coordination.
• Experience working with safety, quality, and production performance metrics in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, standard work, root-cause problem solving, or visual management practices is strongly preferred.
• Experience in direct mail, print, fulfillment, packaging, or other high-volume production environments is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work consecutively 12-hour shifts, rotating 3 or 4 days per week including weekend rotations.
• Availability for after-hours support when needed.
• Standard climate-controlled production environment; exposure to loud noise (PPE provided).
• Ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for up to 12 hours.
• Upper extremity motion requirements: fine motor movements, pushing/pulling with arms, grasping and pinching.
• Lower extremity motion requirements: reaching.
• Pre-employment post-offer physical assessment required.

Salary:
The starting salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000.

At IWCO, base pay is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience, along with factors such as role scope and location. Candidates seeking compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.   

Pay is influenced by a variety of factors specific to the position, including market conditions and, in some cases, education, work experience, and certifications. Beyond competitive pay, IWCO is committed to supporting our team members and their families with comprehensive benefits. These may include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and other wellness programs. Eligible employees also enjoy 401(k) plans, paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and more. At IWCO, we invest in you so you can take care of what matters most.  

IWCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities upon request. Contact our HR Department for more information.