1st Shift Production & Shipping Lead – High-Volume Manufacturing

1st Shift Production & Shipping Lead – High-Volume Manufacturing

• 5+ years of experience leading factory teams and a background of 1+ year in shipping schedule management responsibility are required to be considered
• Pay is up to $85,000 for the ideal candidate
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• No remote, this is an onsite position
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee with benefits and profit sharing
• Located in the Brown Deer, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent, 1st Shift Production & Shipping Lead career opportunity is at an established, stable manufacturer of custom products that has been in business for 70 years. Unlike a large, rigid corporation, this smaller-company environment offers the chance to wear many hats and work cross-functionally with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering. You won’t just be a number here; you will be a key leader in a tight-knit team where your ideas are encouraged. Employees are well taken care of along with a strong benefits package.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate include the following:

• Directing shopfloor operations for a 20-person assembly team, ensuring labor is balanced and output targets are hit daily
• Managing the master shipping and delivery timeline to ensure high-priority orders reach clients on schedule
• Driving technical accuracy by auditing Bills of Material (BOMs), managing ERP data entry, and overseeing labor reporting
• Mentoring and developing a versatile workforce through structured cross-training, safety compliance, and performance coaching
• Serving as the primary onsite lead for equipment uptime and process improvements to eliminate production bottlenecks

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• 5 or more years of manufacturing supervisory experience (3-5 years minimum in a “take-charge” production leadership role)
• 1 or more years of experience having shipping schedule responsibility to ensure jobs are shipped on time
• A take-charge, decisive personality with the ability to lead, delegate, and hold a team accountable
• Strong computer proficiency and prior experience using ERP systems for production and inventory
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical schematics
• The ability to work first shift (starting at 6:00 am) for 40 to 45 hours per week
• A solid work history that is free of short-term jobs
• Being a US citizen or Green Card holder with a residence within a 45-minute drive of Brown Deer, WI