Production Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Manager oversees scheduling and planning of production activities to ensure material volumes align with customer demands. The production manager will spend the majority of their time on the plant floor, supervising daily operations, monitoring quality, and guiding production staff. The position is accountable for departmental safety, quality, and financial performance, including profit and loss.

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

• Oversees and directs production crews in all aspects of the processincluding stressing, setup, pouring, and stripping bedswhile spending approximately 90% of their time actively on the production floor.

• Manages housekeeping and safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment, educating employees on safety practices and ensuring compliance with standards.

• Facilitates open communication by maintaining an open-door policy and resolving complex employee issues.

• Collaborates with the Production/Plant Manager, Scheduling Manager, and Yard Manager to plan and schedule production, coordinate material deliveries, and ensure departmental and quality goals are achieved.

• Assists Foremen and Leadmen with daily schedules and troubleshooting, while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Actively seeks opportunities to enhance skills, optimize equipment and tool usage, improve processes, reduce errors, increase efficiencies, and achieve cost savings.

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

Were looking for a hands-on, proactive leader with strong production management experience and a commitment to safety and quality. The ideal candidate excels at supervising and motivating crews on the production floor, managing schedules and resources, and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This individual should possess excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, the ability to coordinate across departments, and a drive for continuous improvement. A strong focus on organization, efficiency, and process optimization is essential, along with the ability to communicate openly and support employee growth.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• College degree or one (1) year of applicable leadership experience required.
• One (1)-Three (3) years of supervisor experience preferred.

PCI Level II within two (2) years of hire.

• Experience with MS Office.
• Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with employees.
• Ability to supervise, manage, and facilitate others in a positive way.
• Knowledge of the products the company uses and which would work best.
• Ability to organize schedules, people, and equipment for maximum production

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
• 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 while in the plant and field.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
• May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

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.