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Yaskawa America, Inc.

Manager, Manufacturing

Franklin, WI · On-site

$46.20 - $76.25/hr

To be successful in this role the candidate should be experienced in Lean Manufacturing and team based shop floor management techniques. Previous experience in a union environment is a big plus.

WFA Staffing Group

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Manufacturing Plant Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

The Manufacturing Plant Manager will oversee operations at a foundry company, ensuring efficient production while maintaining quality and safety standards. This role requires a solid background in ...

Tramont Manufacturing LLC

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Manufacturing Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$71.90K - $92.50K/yr

Project Management Professional (PMP): Useful for managing large-scale capital equipment installations. Work Environment Manufacturing engineers split their time between a temperature-controlled ...

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Racine, WI · On-site

$103.10K - $128K/yr

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in our manufacturing processes. This position involves leading a talented cross-functional team to ...

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Racine, WI · On-site

$103.10K - $128K/yr

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in our manufacturing processes. This position involves leading a talented cross-functional team to ...

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Racine, WI

$103.10K - $128K/yr

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in our manufacturing processes. This position involves leading a talented cross-functional team to ...

Badger Meter

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Racine, WI

$103.10K - $128K/yr

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in our manufacturing processes. This position involves leading a talented cross-functional team to ...

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How much do manufacturing manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for manufacturing manager in Racine, WI is $93,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,700.00 and $111,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Manufacturing Manager Do?

The job duties of a manufacturing manager include working to oversee the production process for a company in a manufacturing facility. Your responsibilities may involve managing the use of equipment and employee operations. You may be in charge of a single department or oversee the entire operation in a production plant. You are typically responsible for setting up the equipment, managing the workflow for a production project, and ensuring efficiency during the process. You are also responsible for supervising staff and delegating to production floor managers when necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manufacturing Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manufacturing Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, a background in engineering or manufacturing, and experience with production planning and quality control, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma certification are highly valued in this role. Outstanding problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills help drive productivity and foster a positive work environment. These competencies ensure efficient production processes, high-quality output, and the achievement of business objectives in a competitive manufacturing landscape.

What are common challenges a Manufacturing Manager faces when implementing process improvements?

Manufacturing Managers often encounter resistance to change from team members who are accustomed to established processes. Additionally, balancing production targets with the need to test and refine new procedures can be challenging. Clear communication, thorough training, and involving staff in problem-solving can help overcome these obstacles and lead to successful implementation of improvements. Managers also need to ensure minimal disruption to quality and output during transitions.
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Manager, Manufacturing

Manager, Manufacturing

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Franklin, WI • On-site

$46.20 - $76.25/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

This role will be dedicated to overseeing low voltage production activities, driving departmental performance improvements, and executing strategic planning for large projects and capacity reservations.
The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering, Electrical or Electronic studies along with a minimum of five years of assembly and/or production experience managing at least 20 or more associates. To be successful in this role the candidate should be experienced in Lean Manufacturing and team based shop floor management techniques. Previous experience in a union environment is a big plus.
Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Establishing annual goals for subordinates, evaluating progress towards these goals, reviewing results of evaluation with subordinates, and guiding them in accomplishing these goals.
  • Create and maintain all departmental policies, procedures, and processes, including ISO documentation; and ensure that all relevant associates are adequately trained in regards to these.
  • Define, implement, and maintain feedback/metrics system related to departmental, and individual performance.
  • Utilize Kaizen/continuous improvement activities to plan and implement improvements, related to processes, policies and procedures.
  • Manage departmental, interdepartmental, and inter plant projects.
  • Participate in establishing long term strategic direction for department, and for Franklin Operations.
  • Assist in developing the Department's operating and capital expense budget, both short-term and long-term needs, and continually monitor it. Take appropriate corrective actions as required to maintain departmental performance to the budget.
  • Plan and review shop floor schedules, assigning work for the most efficient use of personnel and equipment. Coordinate with material control department to ensure that all schedules are attainable and support the Corporate sales forecasted demands; follow through on daily outputs as compared to the scheduled output.
  • Identify current production operational needs; study assembly/production trends and recommend applicable improvements; develop new and/or improve current processes
  • Adhere to applicable bargaining unit contract and agreements; lead discussions with the bargaining unit to resolve conflicts; recommend changes for future contracts, and is involved in negotiations.
  • Maintain data integrity for all Assembly operations, as required, in the corporate computer system.
  • Interview and recommend the selection, promotion, or discharge of employees within assigned staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, and counsel staff members with respect to professional development needs.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Some key advantages of working at Yaskawa include: career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Additional information regarding the benefit package can be found at the following link.
https://www.yaskawa.com/about-us/careers/benefits
If this role sounds like a fit, we would like to hear from you.
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