Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering at AriensCo · Brillion

Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Location: WI - Brillion At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly. We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute.  Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world. Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. Job Description: AriensCo is looking for a dynamic Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for how products are manufactured and how efficiently production systems operate. This role owns people leadership, process readiness, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement across fabrication and assembly operations. The manager ensures manufacturing processes are technically capable, efficiently staffed, ergonomically safe, and scalable, while developing engineering talent and partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain. THE DAY TO DAY... Lead, coach, and develop a combined team of Manufacturing Engineers and Industrial Engineers Set clear priorities, expectations, and performance goals aligned to plant and business objectives Conduct performance reviews, support skill development, and build succession capability Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and data‑driven problem solving Provide leadership over manufacturing engineering support for fabrication and assembly processes, including machining, forming, welding, paint, and assembly Ensure production processes are stable, repeatable, and capable of meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets Lead resolution of production issues, constraints, and process inefficiencies. Support tooling, process changes, and automation initiatives in partnership with Operations and Maintenance Own labor standards, time studies, line balancing, staffing models, and capacity planning Ensure layouts, material flow, and work content support safe, efficient, and ergonomic operations Apply Lean manufacturing principles to improve throughput, labor productivity, and waste reduction Use data and analytics to support decisions related to labor, efficiency, and capacity constraints Lead manufacturing and industrial readiness for new product launches. Partner with Product Design Engineering to ensure DFMA, manufacturability, and production scalability Ensure processes, staffing models, routings, and work instructions are defined and validated prior to launch Support ramp‑up and stabilization activities post‑launch Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean methodologies (standard work, kaizen, waste elimination) Identify productivity and cost improvement opportunities across people, process, and equipment Support capital project scoping, business cases, and implementation Serve as a primary engineering partner to Operations leadership for daily performance and longer‑term improvements Collaborate with Quality on PFMEA, control plans, and process validation activities Communicate clearly with leadership on risks, priorities, and progress THE REQUIREMENTS... Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related) A minimum of 8 years of progressive manufacturing/industrial engineering experience Demonstrated success leading people, not just projects Strong knowledge of fabrication and assembly operations Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, work measurement, and DFMA Experience supporting new product launches and production ramp‑ups preferred Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. About AriensCo Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Short Term Disability Parental Leave Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement Employee Product Purchase Program 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat. AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.