<p><strong>Production Manager role in Madison, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is working with a well-respected manufacturing company to find a Production Manager to join their team. The company would like an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Madison, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day production activities, maintaining output and quality targets, and partnering with cross-functional teams to keep work moving efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound operational judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset to support safety, performance, and on-time delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily manufacturing operations by setting production priorities, assigning resources, and keeping schedules on track.</p><p>• Oversee workflow across production lines to ensure finished goods are completed on time and according to established standards.</p><p>• Review production performance regularly, make schedule adjustments when conditions change, and resolve issues that affect throughput.</p><p>• Work closely with design and engineering teams to confirm products are built to required specifications, materials, process expectations, and quality benchmarks.</p><p>• Partner with customer service, purchasing, warehousing, shipping, receiving, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to support smooth execution across the operation.</p><p>• Lead efforts to investigate manufacturing problems, implement corrective actions, and improve overall productivity while reducing waste.</p><p>• Analyze operational data and prepare clear updates for senior leadership on output, efficiency, labor, and quality results.</p><p>• Supervise production personnel, including recruiting, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when needed.</p><p>• Facilitate routine production meetings and promote best practices that strengthen safety, compliance, employee engagement, and manufacturing performance.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to health, safety, environmental, labor, and regulatory requirements while serving as a key contact for customers, vendors, contractors, and business partners.</p>
<p><strong>Production Designer/Design Engineer role in Madison, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is working with a well-respected manufacturing company to find a Design Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who can independently turn early-stage ideas into fully documented designs that are ready for manufacturing and work with the customer directly along the way. You will blend creativity with practical execution, working closely with production partners to ensure each concept is clearly defined, accurately modeled, and feasible to build.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop original product and component concepts by interpreting customer needs and turning initial ideas into clear design solutions.</p><p>• Create detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and bills of materials that support efficient and accurate shop floor execution.</p><p>• Oversee assigned design projects from concept through release, maintaining organized files, revision history, and up-to-date documentation.</p><p>• Partner with manufacturing personnel to confirm designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with production capabilities.</p><p>• Review and refine drawings as needed to address changes, improve clarity, and support successful fabrication outcomes.</p><p>• Help strengthen team efficiency by contributing to improved design tools, workflows, and standardized methods.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend more effective approaches to design and production support.</p>
<p><strong>Warehouse Manager role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a Warehouse Manager for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. This position would oversee inventory operations and support efficient material flow. It is ideal for a hands-on leader who can maintain accurate stock records, guide warehouse personnel, and strengthen day-to-day distribution performance. The role also focuses on improving operational consistency, monitoring key metrics, and ensuring inventory practices align with production needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily warehouse and inventory activities to maintain organized storage, timely material movement, and reliable support for assembly line operations.</p><p>• Direct inventory control processes by monitoring stock levels, reconciling discrepancies, and keeping records accurate across warehouse locations.</p><p>• Plan and manage annual physical inventory counts, ensuring preparation, execution, and follow-up actions are completed thoroughly and on schedule.</p><p>• Supervise warehouse team members, set performance expectations, and provide coaching that promotes accountability, safety, and productivity.</p><p>• Track operational performance through KPI reporting, using data to identify trends, highlight issues, and recommend practical improvements.</p><p>• Coordinate warehouse distribution activities to ensure materials and products are received, stored, and delivered efficiently.</p><p>• Evaluate current workflows and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, reduce delays, and strengthen overall warehouse performance.</p><p>• Partner with production and related departments to align inventory availability with manufacturing demand and business priorities.</p>