PRODUCTION MANAGER

We are seeking a strong operational leader to manage and optimize the engineering, production, and quality departments. This role will involve both strategically directing and actively overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure project workflows are efficient, and production runs smoothly. This position requires a hands-on approach to leadership, where you will implement operational plans and monitor performance, ensuring alignment across all teams.

The work environment iscreative, design-driven, and fast-paced, where innovation and craftsmanship meet to deliver custom, high-quality fabrication for unique retail store fixtures and environments. We operate in a dynamic setting where skilled artisans, including expert carpenters, collaborate closely with sales, design, engineering, project management, and production teams to bring complex designs to life. This is a place where creativity thrives, cross-departmental collaboration is essential, and custom solutions are created to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day production operations for a facility of 70 employees, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
• Lead and supervise a team of production supervisors, drafting engineers, and quality technicians fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, project management, and sales teams to align production goals and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, and capacity, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and production targets are met on time.
• Ensure the production process adheres to quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Monitor production performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior leadership on progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Drive cross-departmental coordination, enhance communication, and implement strategies to improve project timelines and production outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, introduce innovative technologies, and developing robust operational plans to support growth and meet organizational objectives.
• Identify equipment needs to efficiently fabricate high quality products that meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
• Foster a high-performance culture by equipping employees and leaders with clear expectations, actionable feedback, and robust support systems, ensuring they hold themselves to rigorous standards while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven ability to integrate diverse teams, align operations with strategic goals, and create a culture of accountability and excellence. This is an opportunity to lead transformational change and drive the success of our operations and projects.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in production/operations management, manufacturing, or a similar leadership role, in a design-build custom store fixtures or related custom project-based environments.
• Leadership and Team Building: Strong ability to mentor and develop leaders, build cohesive teams, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Proven record of leading cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.
• Knowledge of drafting engineering software/tools (SolidWorks, PDM) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of production planning and capacity management.

Pay Range $100,000 - $130,000 (+ profit sharing). The actual base salary offered will vary based on factors such as relevant skills, prior experience, education, the base salary of internal peers, and demonstrated performance. In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes:

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, and children), short-term and long-term disability insurance, critical care, and accident insurance
• Nice Healthcare: An integrated primary care clinic that provides healthcare services from home, office, or a location convenient to you for a nominal co-pay. Over 550 medications are available at no cost through Nice.
• Company-paid basic life insurance (up to $25,000) and short-term disability insurance
• Generous company contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program