Manufacturing Area Manager

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Manufacturing Area Manager overseeing assigned manufacturing operations at Walbec Group. Leading teams to ensure efficient and compliant operations within the construction materials industry.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Keep safety as a core value and an integral component of the culture throughout the assigned manufacturing area.
Lead assigned manufacturing operations, which include aggregate sites, crushing and washing operations, asphalt plant operations.
Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for manufacturing managers, supervisors, project coordinators, foremen, and team members responsible for daily operations.
Monitor safety, production, quality, cost, staffing, equipment utilization, inventory, and operational performance to meet business objectives.
Assist the Manufacturing Director with sales projections, production planning, budgets, capital needs, and financial forecasts for the assigned area.
Ensure local, regional, state, and federal safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are understood, followed, and documented.
Ensure product specifications, quality standards, and ethical business practices are consistently followed throughout the assigned area.
Build and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers, producers, equipment dealers, subcontractors, customers, and industry partners.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, efficiency, cost control, employee development, and customer service.
Build and maintain successful internal relationships with Manufacturing, Construction, Technical Services, Safety, HR, Purchasing, IT, Legal, Finance, and Shops

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 + years of leadership experience in asphalt plant management, aggregate site management, and personnel management or equivalent
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Profit sharing
Robust Walbec training and professional development program
Ongoing career growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Manufacturing OperationsProduction PlanningQuality ControlCost ControlInventory Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingAccountabilityRelationship BuildingEmployee Development

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering