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MacLean-Fogg is hiring an Operations Manager for our Whitewater, WI manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead day-to-day operations, develop and improve manufacturing processes, and drive safe, efficient production while supporting quality, cost, and delivery goals.

• Location: Whitewater, WI

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 1st Shift

• Employment Type: Full-time / Salary

• Travel: Up to 10%

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with a focus on production efficiency, quality, safety, cost savings, and overall facility performance.

• Develop and manage manufacturing plans and production schedules that balance customer demand with capacity, adjusting as needed for changes in demand, resource availability, or equipment performance.

• Identify and implement best practices and process improvements that optimize cost, reduce lead time, improve productivity, and support continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing activities with production goals and business objectives.

• Establish, monitor, and enforce quality standards to ensure products meet organizational and industry requirements.

• Maintain and administer safety protocols, reinforce compliance with safety regulations, and support a safe working environment.

• Track and report vendor performance, helping ensure external suppliers meet applicable quality and delivery requirements.

• Manage staffing levels, lead and develop team members, maintain required operational documentation, and promote 5S, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations.

• Demonstrated experience managing production teams and driving process improvements.

• Experience with manufacturing systems, lean production methodologies, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

• Virtual healthcare resources

• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com.

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At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.