Production Unit Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 2026. Sandvik scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Production Unit Manager
Department: Operations
Reports to: Managing Director
Classification: Exempt
Location: Hartland, WI
Travel: As Needed
Job Summary: The Production Unit Manager will be responsible formanaging all principal functions of the manufacturing operations to include CNC Machining, CNC Grinding, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, Planning, Scheduling, Maintenance, and Inventory. The Production Unit Manager will determineworkforce requirements, monitorproduction to ensure customer requirements are met, troubleshoot production problemsand take preventive or corrective action.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee all plant and production workflow.
Provide constructive and timelyperformance feedback to direct reports.
Partners with HR to recruit, interview, train, and hire direct reports.
Handles discipline and termination of direct reports in accordance withcompany policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Analyzes work orders to estimate employee hours and create machining schedules to meet internal and external needs.
Interprets specifications, blueprints, work orders, and assigns duties.
Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair tools which fail to meet standards.
Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and tool quality.
Suggestschanges in working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assistsworkers in solving work problems.
Provides leadership to manufacturing personnel to enhance high performancework teams and promote a positive employee relations climate.
Interprets and enforces government and company policies and safety regulations.
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
Report weekly on top objectivesand company performance.
Daily communication with the sales team and customers.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor'sdegree is preferred but not required.
Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; metal manufacturing preferred.
Minimum of 8 years’ manufacturing experience
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Strong knowledge of process management and improvement experience in a manufacturing setting.
Strong knowledge of production and scheduling operations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Strong leadershipskills with excellent written and verbal communication.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.
Ability to lift upto 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bendor kneel when required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.