Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes

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Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes – Milwaukee, WI

Join a growing precision manufacturer as a Production Manager overseeing specialized manufacturing departments including deburring, assembly, precision grinding, EDM, brazing, and finishing operations. This role offers the chance to lead supervisors and teams in producing high-quality components for demanding aerospace and defense customers while advancing your leadership career in a technical manufacturing environment.

Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes Benefits & Compensation

• Target base salary: $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience
• Target annual performance bonus: 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential relocation assistance

Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical degree, associate’s, or bachelor’s preferred
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing or production operations experience with increasing responsibility
• Proven leadership of production supervisors across multiple manufacturing functions
• Experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments preferred
• Background in finishing, assembly, precision grinding, EDM, brazing, or similar processes preferred
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, labor utilization, and operational performance
• Ability to interpret manufacturing documentation and technical specifications
• Familiarity with AS9100, controlled manufacturing processes, and aerospace quality standards preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leadership presence in an active manufacturing setting

Production Manager, Finishing & Special Processes Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple specialized departments ensuring safety, quality, and productivity
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, setting expectations for performance and accountability
• Execute production schedules and optimize labor resources, equipment use, and workflow
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and capacity constraints to meet delivery goals
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve processes and address nonconformances
• Drive improvements in labor productivity, scrap reduction, and overall operational efficiency
• Foster a safe, organized, and engaged shop-floor environment with strong employee development
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management systems

This role provides meaningful responsibility managing specialized manufacturing operations with direct impact on product quality and workforce success. It offers opportunity for leadership growth in a respected precision manufacturing setting supporting high-demand aerospace and defense customers.

JOB ID: 183629

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Kalyn Schreckhise

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