Production Manager - Ellaway Blues Consulting : Job Details

Production Manager

East Madison, WI area

Start: Sept 2025

Overview

We are seeking a Production Manager to join a manufacturing client's leadership team. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production goals are achieved, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving process improvements. The Production Manager will lead the Production Department, collaborate across teams, and provide direction to ensure efficiency, compliance, and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet goals
• Review and analyze production data to evaluate requirements, outputs, and efficiency
• Supervise production staff, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching and training
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and company policies
• Participate in design reviews, vendor/customer communication, and interdepartmental coordination
• Oversee department financial activities, contribute to budgeting, and develop policies and procedures
• Monitor and enforce health, safety, and quality standards, driving continual improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, production management, or related field
• 6–8 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment (low-volume preferred)
• Experience with specialty equipment, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical understanding of blueprints, technical plans, and precision systems
• Skilled in leadership, communication, problem solving, and process optimization
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to [email protected]