<p><strong>HR Manager in Madison, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead people operations and support a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace in Madison, Wisconsin. This role will guide core human resources programs, partner with leadership on talent initiatives, and help ensure policies and practices align with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to balance employee support with business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead day-to-day human resources operations, including employee relations, policy administration, and support for managers across the organization.</p><p>• Oversee onboarding and orientation processes to create a smooth and effective experience for new hires from offer acceptance through integration.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits programs, respond to questions, and coordinate with vendors to help maintain accurate and timely service.</p><p>• Maintain HRIS data integrity, generate workforce reports, and provide insights that support planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor HR practices for compliance with employment laws and internal standards, updating procedures as needed to reduce risk.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to develop and carry out talent strategies that support workforce planning, engagement, and retention goals.</p><p>• Address employee concerns with professionalism and discretion, conducting inquiries when appropriate and helping resolve workplace issues constructively.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze HR reporting related to headcount, turnover, onboarding activity, and other key metrics for leadership review.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for driving strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement while building a dependable and engaged production team. The ideal candidate brings sound operational judgment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners to meet customer and business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily manufacturing operations and guide plant performance to achieve targets for safety, product quality, on-time output, and cost control.<br>• Build, develop, and retain production supervisors, leads, and support staff to maintain a high-performing operation.<br>• Investigate production, equipment, and workflow challenges and implement practical solutions that improve uptime and efficiency.<br>• Partner with customer service, scheduling, engineering, and other departments to create production plans and ensure clear execution on the shop floor.<br>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen-based activities, to strengthen processes and remove non-value-added work.<br>• Coach and mentor direct reports through regular feedback, training, and performance development efforts.<br>• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration so manufacturing teams can respond effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands.<br>• Work with human resources as needed to address employee concerns, support team relations, and reinforce a productive workplace.<br>• Oversee compliance with safety, environmental, housekeeping, legal, company, and customer requirements across manufacturing areas.