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Production Manager

SPANCO, Inc.
Franklin, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Join Our Award-Winning Team as Production Manager!

Are you ready to make a real impact in an established but growing company? Recently honored as a "Best Place to Work in Manufacturing," we're seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead a tight-knit team of about 15 at our new, 43,000 square foot facility in Franklin, Wisconsin (our 3rd facility nationwide). As a manufacturer of overhead cranes and fall protection systems, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture, our commitment to continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality solutions through teamwork and integrity. If you're looking to take on greater responsibility in a smaller, more agile environment than the big manufacturers, we invite you to join us and help shape our future.

As Production Manager, you’ll oversee the entire production process, ensuring goods are produced efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate all Production staff. Enforce safety protocols on the floor.
  • Production Planning: Determine how to best use employees and equipment to meet customer demands, including creating and adjusting daily/weekly production schedules.
  • Quality Control: Ensure products meet quality standards and quickly resolve quality issues.
  • Operational Efficiency: Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to minimize downtime and improve workflow.
  • Maintenance & Materials: Oversee the maintenance of equipment and manage raw material inventory to ensure they are available for production.
  • Reporting: Monitor production data and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership.

Requirements and Skills

  • Minimum 10 years in manufacturing, 5 years in management
  • 5 years' experience in steel and aluminum fabrication
  • Minimum associate's degree in relevant field of study
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Physical and Work Environment

  • Frequent movement between office and manufacturing settings
  • Clean, well-maintained facilities

This posting is not an all-inclusive job description. The detailed job description will be shared with serious candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $140,000

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