Production Manager - 2nd Shift

At Mayville Engineering Company (MEC), successful manufacturing takes more than keeping production moving. It takes strong leadership, clear direction, and a team focused on getting better every day.

We're looking for a Production Manager who knows how to bring people, processes, and priorities together. In this role, you'll lead the operational performance of assigned departments, ensuring production runs safely, meets quality expectations, stays on schedule, and delivers results within cost objectives.

If you're a manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and turning improvement opportunities into action, we'd like to talk.

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  Keep Operations on Track: Lead manufacturing activities to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations.

  
  
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  Connect the Dots: Work closely with manufacturing, scheduling, manufacturing engineering, and quality to keep teams aligned and customer needs at the forefront.

  
  
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  Own Daily Performance: Monitor key operational results, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory, to ensure production meets business demands.

  
  
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  Plan for Success: Assist with developing and executing short- and long-range plans, policies, programs, and objectives for assigned departments.

  
  
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  Make Quality a Priority: Maintain manufacturing plans, procedures, and standards that ensure products meet established customer and company requirements.

  
  
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  Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, scrap reduction, inventory, and preventive maintenance.

  
  
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  Lead Through Your Team: Direct and support production supervisors and other areas as needed to achieve manufacturing goals while following established safety and operational procedures.

  
  
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  Set Clear Expectations: Establish, implement, and maintain production standards that support consistent department performance.

  
  
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  Turn Challenges Into Solutions: Address concerns and complaints constructively, helping resolve issues and maintain positive working relationships.

  
  
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  Be a Resource: Provide technical guidance, problem-solving support, and training to help production teams succeed.

  
  

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  Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  
  
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  Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing operations or a related field.

  
  
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  Proven success leading teams in a manufacturing environment.

  
  
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  Strong understanding and demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques.

  
  
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  Ability to motivate, develop, and lead a high-performing team.

  
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  
  
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  Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  
  

At MEC, we believe strong leadership makes a difference at every level of the operation. You'll have the opportunity to influence performance, develop people, and help build a stronger manufacturing team.

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  Make an Impact: Take ownership of department performance and help deliver results that matter to our customers.

  
  
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  Build Strong Teams: Develop supervisors and employees while creating an environment focused on accountability and teamwork.

  
  
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  Improve Every Day: Put your Lean manufacturing experience to work and turn ideas into measurable improvements.

  
  
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  Work Together: Partner across departments to solve challenges and keep operations moving forward.

  
  
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  Shape the Future: Help strengthen manufacturing processes, standards, and performance for the long term.

  
  

Mayville Engineering Company is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer delivering engineered products and solutions to customers across a variety of industries. We combine manufacturing expertise, technology, and the talent of our people to turn complex challenges into practical results.

We believe the best results come from people who work together, take ownership, and aren't afraid to ask, "How can we do this better?"

At MEC, we value teamwork, accountability, and people who look for ways to improve. Every department plays a part in our success, and strong coordination helps bring it all together.

Ready to lead the way? Bring your manufacturing experience, leadership skills, and drive for continuous improvement to MEC. Let's build stronger teams and better operations together.

MEC is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Employment offers are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and physicals, consistent with applicable laws.

Note to recruiters: MEC only works with agencies that have signed a contract with our HR team. Resumes sent directly to hiring managers without a prior agreement are considered unsolicited and the property of MEC. Placement fees will not be paid without a formal contract.