This position is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in managing and supervising all operations of their assigned Midwest Manufacturing production facility.
Primary Responsibilities
Production
- Ensure that all product is built in the most efficient way.
- Ensure that all orders are filled within an acceptable lead time.
- Set and evaluate production quotas, both quantity and quality.
Facility Maintenance and Utilization
- Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly and clean.
- Use equipment to capacity to fill orders.
Safety
- Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is giarded and well maintained.
- Keep all safety training and maintenance documented.
- Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues.
Merchandise Product Lines
- Merchandise product lines to the Menard Merchandise Manager and Buyer to acquire floor space and advertising and increase sales for Midwest Manufacturing products.
- Keep a price catalog up to date.
Training
- Guide the Manager Trainees in the beginning of employment to make them feel comfortable and become more knowledgeable in their surroundings.
- Provide Manager Trainees with feedback about their strengths and weaknesses.
Attain the highest profit dollars possible.
Balance inventory and reduce stock to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position.
- Minimum two years experience with Midwest Manufacturing or equivalent experience and/or training.
- Minimum one year supervisory experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of modern sales and management methods and techniques.
- Able to write and speak clearly and accurately.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Able to tactfully deal with guests and Team Members.
- Strong knowledge of construction industry.
Skills Required
- Minimum two years experience with Midwest Manufacturing or equivalent experience and/or training
- Minimum one year supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of modern sales and management methods and techniques
- Strong knowledge of construction industry
Menards Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Menards and has not been reviewed or approved by Menards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Weekend premium pay and a weekly pay cadence are presented as consistent boosts to take‑home pay, with profit sharing and periodic bonuses further augmenting earnings when eligible. These elements help overall compensation feel more competitive for retail roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time and salaried materials list paid time off and paid holidays, with salaried roles also offering parental leave and sabbatical eligibility after extended tenure. This breadth creates structured time‑away options beyond basic schedules.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A store discount, education programs, an employee assistance program, the Calm app, and gym/commuter discounts are detailed in company materials. These lifestyle perks provide value outside of base wages.
Menards Insights
What We Do
Menards home improvement stores are conveniently located throughout the Midwest in a 14-state region. From the novice do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor, Menards has something for everyone! As a family-owned and operated business, Menards is truly dedicated to service and quality and is the place to "Save BIG Money!" on all your home improvement needs. As an employer, Menards provides the tools and training that are needed to ensure that we provide great customer service, in stores or online. Menards offers exceptional advancement opportunities, a positive work environment, and great pay and benefits! If you are a hard-working, goal-oriented person, we have opportunities for you! Apply today in person at your local site or online.
