**Production Leader – Manufacturing Operations** Lead the charge in a newly expanded automation facility where innovation meets stability. If you're a hands-on leader ready to shape the future of production, this is your moment. **Company Overview:** We’re representing a global automation and robotics powerhouse that recently consolidated its U.S. manufacturing into a modern, 260,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin, WI. Serving industries like oil & gas, semiconductors, and industrial OEMs, this company combines nearly 60 years of U.S. operations with cutting-edge automation capabilities and major capital investment. With over 700 new jobs on the horizon and advanced robotics and drive systems in production, this is a growth story you’ll want to be part of. **Why Join This Organization:** + Join a facility that’s part of a $180M+ investment and expansion plan + Work in a progressive, open-shop environment blending union and non-union teams + Enjoy stability—no layoffs in 7+ years + Access exceptional benefits: Profit sharing, company-wide bonuses, and $10K/year tuition support + Make a visible impact as the business scales into new markets **Summary of Position:** You’ll manage production across three shifts—where custom mechanical and electrical assemblies are built to exacting standards. You’ll lead a seasoned supervisor team, partner closely with inventory and engineering leaders, and be the driving force behind efficiency improvements post-facility transition. This role is ideal for a leader who can roll up their sleeves, inspire frontline teams, and drive accountability and collaboration. **Role Highlights:** + Lead a team of 3 supervisors and 35–40 production associates across first, second, and weekend shifts + Streamline processes and improve shop floor flow in a newly consolidated plant + Tackle real-time challenges in materials, scheduling, and cross-shift coordination + Shape department culture, implement Lean/Kaizen, and support long-term strategy + Serve as the go-to partner for warehouse and supply chain teams **Who We’re Looking For:** + 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on assembly + Proven ability to lead both supervisors and hourly teams across multiple shifts + Experience in union environments preferred + Hands-on, early-rising leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings + Strong background in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement + Able to navigate personalities, drive accountability, and promote open communication **_Please note all resumes and candidate information submitted are kept in the strictest confidence. No resume will be released without the candidate's prior permission._** **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson** WellsManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.