Production Manager
- Middleton, WI
- Direct Hire - Full Time
- KM45654193
- Competitive
- Mfg/Prod
- 9/4/2025
Summary
Production Manager
Our client is an eco-friendly, online based corporate apparel and accessory company that focuses on dressing businesses in the highest quality brand name apparel.
Job Summary:
A self-starter and experienced Production Manager is needed to lead and optimize warehouse and decoration operations. This role will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency, quality, and timely delivery of orders, from item receipt to final shipment. This role requires a strong leader who can drive process improvements, manage teams, and collaborate effectively with various departments to ensure operational excellence and exceed customer expectations. This role reports directly to senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of warehouse - Receiving/Decoration/Finishing/Shipping.
- Develop and implement strategies to standardize processes, reduce costs, and improve quality.
- Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team of warehouse and production personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, consistency, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute production schedules and plans through effective utilization of hours and personnel, skills, machines and facility.
- Ensure compliance with all procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
- Define, analyze and report on performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while prioritizing areas for improvement ensuring corrective actions are taken.
- Manage departmental budgets and control costs.
- Maintain a warehouse floor plan that maximizes space and creates a highly efficient workflow.
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of warehouse equipment.
- Collaborate with other departments, including Sales, Customer Service, Art, and Sourcing/Strategic Operations, to deliver an exceptional customer service.
- This position will supervise 17-25 staff at a given time.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in a supervisory or managerial role within a warehouse and/or production environment, preferably within the branded apparel and gear space.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or relevant field.
- Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams effectively.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience with quick response manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and proven cost savings projects.
Desired Qualifications:
- You can adapt and independently prioritize to meet business needs
- You are organized and have a strong attention to detail
- You understand the importance of effective communication
- You have strong judgment and integrity in handling confidential matters
- You want to be a part of a collaborative team
- You want to feel your value to the organization
- You are excited to learn through the continuous improvements required of young business
- You thrive on variation within your days
Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 negotiable based upon experience