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15 results for Production Manager in Appleton, WI

Accounting Operations Manager
  • Appleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an accomplished Accounting Operations Manager to guide and strengthen accounting functions across multiple business lines in Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a leader who can unify teams, refine day-to-day processes, and introduce practical improvements that support accuracy, consistency, and growth. The position partners closely with divisions, helping create efficient, scalable practices while mentoring staff and building strong cross-functional relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead accounting operations ensuring reliable processes and consistent financial practices throughout the organization.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting team members by providing direction, coaching, and performance support that encourages accountability and focused growth.</p><p>• Review current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement improved procedures that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to align accounting activities with business needs and promote collaboration across multiple functional areas.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting activities such as month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Support audit readiness and financial reporting by maintaining organized records, reinforcing internal controls, and helping ensure compliance with established standards.</p><p>• Drive change management efforts related to accounting operations, including process standardization and adoption of best practices across teams.</p><p>• Establish scalable accounting procedures that can support continued organizational growth while preserving effective elements of existing operations</p>
  • 2026-10-30T16:14:10Z
IT Service Desk Manager
  • Green Bay, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a company in the Green Bay area to help them hire an experienced IT Service Desk Manager. Technology is a critical part of the business, and this position plays a key role in making sure employees have reliable, secure, and well-supported systems to do their jobs. This person will lead the team responsible for end-user technology and support services while also driving infrastructure initiatives, operational improvements, and long-term technology planning.</p><p><br></p><p>The role is a blend of people leadership, service delivery, project ownership, and infrastructure oversight. Success comes from building a strong team, maintaining high service levels, and identifying opportunities to improve both technology and processes across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day delivery of IT support services, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and escalations receive appropriate attention. You'll help establish priorities for the team, monitor performance, and create an environment focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll also help guide infrastructure decisions and technology investments, balancing operational needs with long-term strategy. This includes evaluating new solutions, managing vendor relationships, participating in budgeting activities, and helping leadership make informed technology decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Project work is a significant part of the position. You'll partner with stakeholders to evaluate requests, prioritize initiatives, and move projects from planning through implementation. This includes participating in business continuity and disaster recovery efforts, technology lifecycle planning, and broader infrastructure initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, you'll work closely with teams across the business to improve processes, strengthen service delivery, and ensure IT remains aligned with organizational goals.</p>
  • 2026-10-23T22:13:45Z
Compensation Manager
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Compensation Manager to lead key compensation programs for our manufacturing organization in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This role will shape incentive and pay practices that support business goals, strengthen competitiveness in the market, and promote a strong employee experience. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in compensation strategy, analytics, and program administration, along with the ability to partner effectively with leaders and HR teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the design, implementation, and administration of variable pay and incentive compensation programs that support business objectives, employee performance, and retention.</li><li>Oversee incentive plan operations, including eligibility reviews, payout administration, program documentation, employee communications, and data validation.</li><li>Manage equity and long-term incentive programs, including coordination with Payroll and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant administration.</li><li>Analyze market trends, compensation data, and industry benchmarks to develop competitive pay strategies and recommendations.</li><li>Conduct job evaluations, position classifications, and compensation reviews to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.</li><li>Participate in compensation surveys and benchmarking initiatives to support salary structure development and ongoing market alignment.</li><li>Provide compensation guidance and recommendations for new and existing roles across the organization.</li><li>Develop tools, resources, and training materials to assist leaders and HR partners in compensation decision-making.</li><li>Administer and support specialized compensation programs and initiatives as needed.</li><li>Partner with HR and business leaders to address compensation-related matters and align programs with organizational goals.</li><li>Present compensation analyses, recommendations, and program updates to leadership and key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen compensation program effectiveness.</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-08T19:48:42Z
Accountant
  • Appleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 63000.00 - 73000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our finance team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, strengthening day-to-day accounting operations, and helping maintain reliable records across the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and classified.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation of supporting schedules to the general ledger.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by preparing reports, updating financial data, and supporting budget analysis activities.</li><li>Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyze financial data, and provide insights to support business decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls while identifying opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and accounting initiatives as assigned by management.</li><li>Provide support across various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting as needed.</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-30T15:58:45Z
Customer Service Representative
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you someone who enjoys helping customers, solving problems, and being the go-to person when questions arise? We're seeking a Customer Service Representative to join a growing team in Wisconsin. In this contract-to-permanent opportunity, you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience by managing orders, coordinating communication, and partnering with internal teams to ensure every customer interaction is handled with accuracy and care. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where building strong relationships and creating positive outcomes are top priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers by delivering responsive, friendly, and customer-focused support.</li><li>Guide new customers through the account setup process, ensuring all documentation is accurate and completed on time.</li><li>Coordinate and track daily shipments for assigned accounts, helping ensure products arrive as expected.</li><li>Keep customers informed with timely updates on order status, shipment details, and delivery expectations.</li><li>Communicate production schedules and anticipated timelines to help customers plan effectively.</li><li>Investigate customer questions and concerns, collaborate with internal teams, and drive issues through to resolution.</li><li>Process customer credit card payments through the company's online payment platform.</li><li>Respond to inquiries regarding invoices, shipping documentation, certificates, safety forms, and other order-related requests.</li><li>Work closely with Production, Shipping, Accounting, Sales, and Marketing teams to provide a seamless customer experience.</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><ul><li>A customer-first mindset and passion for delivering exceptional service.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving customer concerns.</li><li>Comfort working cross-functionally in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Experience in customer service, order management, logistics coordination, or a related role is preferred.</li></ul><p>If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a direct impact on customer satisfaction while growing your career with a respected organization, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
  • 2026-10-27T15:38:43Z
Staff Accountant
  • Plymouth, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations from our Plymouth, Wisconsin office. In this role, you will help maintain accurate records, monitor key financial activity, and provide reporting that supports informed business decisions. The position is well suited for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting tasks while also identifying trends in costs, revenue, and financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily cash activity and maintain accurate records to support effective financial control.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are correct.<br>• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain organized accounts payable documentation.<br>• Track incoming customer payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable accuracy.<br>• Review project-related expenses and perform job cost analysis to help evaluate profitability and budget performance.<br>• Prepare and file sales and use tax reports in compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines.<br>• Compile financial information, analyze results, and develop clear reports for internal stakeholders.<br>• Present financial findings and performance insights to managers to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Complete data entry and general administrative accounting tasks as needed to support consistent service delivery.
  • 2026-10-09T19:34:07Z
Staff Accountant
  • Appleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations at our Appleton, Wisconsin location. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, reviewing expenses, and delivering timely analysis that helps operational and plant leadership make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring month-end and reporting activities in a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Monitor financial activity, analyze spending trends, and prepare regular reports to support business decision-making.</li><li>Review and maintain accurate general ledger coding and expense allocations to ensure proper financial reporting.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close processes.</li><li>Analyze financial results, research variances, and provide insights on operational and business performance.</li><li>Review accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting inquiries and support ongoing financial needs.</li><li>Assist with budget monitoring, expense analysis, and reporting to help manage organizational costs.</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports, key performance metrics, and account analyses for management review.</li><li>Support payroll, accounts payable, and other general accounting functions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal controls.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-15T19:03:40Z
Data Analyst
  • De Pere, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support material and vendor master data management for a well-established organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate data within SAP, processing material and vendor updates, supporting data governance initiatives, and ensuring data integrity across business operations. The ideal candidate brings experience in SAP, master data management, data validation, and process improvement, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. Key Responsibilities Create, update, and maintain material and vendor master records within SAP. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of master data across systems. Process vendor setup requests, changes, and updates while verifying required documentation and approvals. Maintain material records throughout the product lifecycle, including status changes and updates. Support data governance policies, procedures, and quality standards. Research and resolve data discrepancies, errors, and system-related issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address data requests and operational needs. Support data synchronization and publication processes, including GDSN, 1WorldSync, and GS1 standards. Monitor shared mailboxes, manage incoming requests, and meet established service-level agreements (SLAs). Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and process improvement initiative
  • 2026-10-21T15:13:45Z
Controller
  • Appleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 175000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and finance function in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role will guide financial reporting, strengthen controls, oversee cash management, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep accounting expertise, and a practical approach to improving processes, compliance, and overall financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the daily operations of the accounting and finance team, providing leadership, coaching, and clear accountability across core functions.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, sales tax, treasury tasks, and tax-related planning to maintain accurate and efficient financial operations.<br>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles and ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and delivered on schedule.<br>• Build, refine, and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and standard procedures to protect financial integrity and support compliance.<br>• Review financial results, cash flow trends, and key performance indicators, translating data into meaningful recommendations for senior leadership.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders, including financial analysis resources, to improve budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.<br>• Lead coordination with external auditors, banking partners, and regulatory parties while addressing audit requests and follow-up actions.<br>• Monitor liquidity needs, banking activity, debt-related obligations, and covenant compliance to support stable treasury operations.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance systems usage, and implement process improvements that strengthen reporting and efficiency.
  • 2026-10-27T22:04:46Z
Controller
  • Sheboygan, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 69.27 - 80.21 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in a Long-term Contract position. This role will provide leadership across core accounting and finance activities, supporting accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in financial reporting, cost accounting, and month-end close, along with the ability to collaborate confidently with teams in both domestic and international settings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct accounting activities across U.S. and international operations, guiding team members and ensuring consistent, accurate financial results.<br>• Oversee monthly and periodic close processes, including review of balance sheet activity, reconciliations, and overall reporting accuracy.<br>• Provide leadership for product costing and inventory valuation, helping strengthen cost controls and improve reliability of manufacturing financial data.<br>• Prepare and review consolidated financial reporting, including analysis of profit performance, gross margin trends, and key operating variances.<br>• Manage cash positioning, banking relationships, payment approvals, investment activity, and broader treasury-related responsibilities.<br>• Support foreign currency and risk management activities, including coordination of insurance-related financial oversight.<br>• Enhance accounting processes through improved controls, reporting tools, and technology-driven efficiencies, including work connected to D365 and automation efforts.<br>• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders on compliance matters, documentation, and finance-related support for strategic initiatives such as due diligence.
  • 2026-10-02T14:53:46Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support plant leadership by turning operational and financial data into actionable insights that improve profitability and working capital performance. This role partners closely with manufacturing teams in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to strengthen cost visibility, enhance reporting discipline, and guide decision-making with clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a solid understanding of plant finance, and the ability to communicate performance trends to both finance and operations stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with site leadership to identify opportunities that improve manufacturing cost efficiency, cash performance, and overall margin results.<br>• Own the excess and obsolete inventory review process, strengthening analysis methods and helping the business reduce exposure through better visibility and follow-through.<br>• Produce recurring operational and financial reports that track key measures related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash, while highlighting areas needing attention.<br>• Maintain oversight of inventory and fixed asset reporting for the location, supporting data accuracy, reconciliation, and management review.<br>• Build and refine analytical models that explain plant cost behavior, including material and conversion variances, productivity outcomes, and value stream performance.<br>• Translate financial and operating results into concise updates for leadership, helping teams evaluate progress against goals and assess the impact of business decisions.<br>• Investigate performance fluctuations by isolating drivers such as production volume, product mix, inflation, and productivity, and provide insight into percent-of-completion revenue recognition where applicable.<br>• Evaluate spending against budget at the cost center level, identify trends, and explain the primary factors influencing variances.<br>• Contribute to cross-functional improvement initiatives and, when needed, lead projects aimed at strengthening plant operations and financial performance.<br>• Manage month-end close activities for the plant, including preparation of journal entries and submission of results through reporting tools.
  • 2026-10-22T14:18:45Z
Cyber Security Engineer
  • Appleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support and strengthen security operations for a construction-focused organization in Appleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can confidently manage alert triage, lead incident investigations, and proactively search for emerging threats across the environment. The role requires a hands-on contributor who can help contain risks, drive remediation efforts, and enhance day-to-day cyber defense activities in a growing team setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead security investigations from initial detection through analysis, containment, and resolution of potential threats.<br>• Review and prioritize security alerts, assess their impact, and determine the appropriate response actions.<br>• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify suspicious behavior, hidden risks, and indicators of compromise across systems and networks.<br>• Execute remediation and containment steps to reduce exposure and restore secure operations following security events.<br>• Support daily cybersecurity operations by monitoring the environment and responding to incidents in a timely manner.<br>• Manage and optimize firewall technologies, including Check Point and Cisco ASA, to maintain strong network protection.<br>• Maintain accurate security configurations and contribute to configuration management practices that support compliance and operational stability.
  • 2026-11-02T22:54:03Z
Controller
  • Elkhart Lake, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations for a manufacturing business in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This position will guide core accounting activities, strengthen cost accounting practices, and deliver practical financial insight that supports leaders across operations and commercial functions. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of manufacturing finance, a hands-on approach to problem solving, and a track record of improving reporting accuracy, controls, and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you.  God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the general ledger and month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages, translating results into clear analysis for business leadership.</p><p>• Manage inventory, work-in-process, and cost of goods sold accounting to maintain accurate balances and reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while providing guidance to accounting team members.</p><p>• Maintain and refine standard costing for materials, labor, and overhead to improve the accuracy of product costing.</p><p>• Review inventory and production-related variances, identify root causes, and work with operations to address cost drivers such as scrap, labor usage, and overhead absorption.</p><p>• Evaluate margins across products, customers, jobs, and product families to highlight pricing and profitability improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and pricing decisions by supplying actionable financial insight and performance analysis.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls while identifying ways to improve efficiency and reporting quality.</p><p>• Assist with audits, tax coordination, banking, insurance, compliance activities, and ongoing ERP or system enhancement initiatives.</p>
  • 2026-10-13T16:18:45Z
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
  • Appleton, WI
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 110.84 - 128.34 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an accomplished finance executive to step into a hands-on leadership role overseeing the full financial organization for a business based in Appleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will guide core finance operations, provide clear reporting to executive and investment stakeholders, and bring structure to budgeting, cash planning, and year-end financial activities. The role also supports acquisition-related finance work and partners with leadership to strengthen business visibility through reliable data and executive reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct all major finance functions, including accounting, controls, forecasting, treasury, tax, collections, and external financial reporting.</p><p>• Complete the current budget process and refine financial plans to support leadership decision-making and board review activities.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle and ensure timely delivery of flash reports and reporting packages for executives, investors, and lenders.</p><p>• Lead year-end financial close activities and coordinate the FY2026 audit process with internal stakeholders and external auditors.</p><p>• Provide financial leadership for ongoing acquisitions by supporting diligence, transaction close activities, and post-close integration planning.</p><p>• Build and maintain a dependable 13-week cash forecast while improving cash management and working capital performance.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership on executive dashboards and enterprise reporting tools that enhance visibility into performance and liquidity.</p><p>• Serve as a key member of the leadership team and create a well-documented, stable finance function for a successful transition to a permanent CFO</p>
  • 2026-11-02T22:43:38Z
Controller
  • Plymouth, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 39.59 - 45.84 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a hands-on Controller to support a manufacturing organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin through a Contract position. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen cost accounting practices, and deliver financial insight that helps leaders make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, works comfortably across departments, and can translate detailed financial data into practical guidance for operations and commercial teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s accounting activities by managing the general ledger and driving a timely, accurate month-end close process.</p><p>• Build and enhance cost accounting practices within NetSuite, including defining appropriate costing methods and establishing meaningful variance tracking.</p><p>• Review inventory-related accounting, monitor production costs, and investigate gaps between expected and actual performance to improve financial accuracy.</p><p>• Create management reporting packages that go beyond standard financial statements, including analysis of labor efficiency, revenue trends, margins, and operating results.</p><p>• Partner with operations and business leadership to explain financial outcomes, identify cost drivers, and support better decision-making across the organization.</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting workflows such as journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and support schedules while helping maintain strong internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate with external partners on audit, tax, banking, insurance, and other financial matters as needed.</p><p>• Provide backup support for payroll processing when necessary to ensure continuity within the finance function.</p>
  • 2026-10-07T21:28:43Z