Manufacturing Production Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations and ensuring production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company goals. This role coordinates manpower, workflow, and resources across departments to maintain quality, productivity, and cost control. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in training employees, enforcing standards, and driving continuous improvement within the production environment.

*1st Shift Position - 6:00 am start*

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOULL DO

• Oversee daily production plant operations and workflow execution
• Manage production schedules based on production control priorities
• Assign crews and schedule labor for production, patching, and finishing work
• Determine production sequencing and prioritize work based on project needs
• Coordinate across departments including engineering, drafting, and quality
• Monitor production efficiency and proactively address delays or defects
• Oversee inventory tracking and assist with monthly inventory processes
• Manage purchase orders and support material procurement needs
• Train, coach, and develop new and existing employees
• Enforce company policies and procedures, including corrective action when necessary

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands-on and organized production leader with experience in manufacturing or precast environments. They are highly skilled at managing people, schedules, and workflows while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. This individual is a proactive problem-solver who can adapt quickly, lead teams effectively, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced production setting.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High school diploma required
• 2+ years of production or manufacturing supervisory experience
• PCI Level I & II certification preferred
• Strong understanding of production processes and plant operations
• Ability to read schedules, manage workflow, and coordinate resources effectively
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Basic math skills and ability to manage production-related data
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.