Production Operations Manager

Production Operations Manager

The position will be the functional manager/leader of Production Operations across the company’s in-house production, which currently includes two strong domestic factories/shops (California & Ohio) and an international self-managing subsidiary specializing in wood carving. The position has overall accountability and responsibility for successful Production Operations (ie. achieving schedule, quality, budget, etc.), however, the goal of the organization is to have empowered shop/plant managers that drive the success and hold the accountability for, their operations. This position should then be a coach, guide, and helper to those shop/plant managers and their success. The position would have the shop/plant managers (2) reporting to it, the international subsidiary operations/general manager (1) reporting to it, as well as a production coordinator (ERP system data entry, reporting, and other support) and production scheduler (workflow development, scheduling, and schedule updates, reporting, etc.) reporting to it. Including these five direct reports, the overall Production Operations include approx. 150 team members.

Primary Functions of the Position Include:

· Regularly communicating with Project Management / Project Operations (the customers of Production Operations) regarding the planning, execution, and status of their work orders.

· Working to balance resources (equipment and human capital) across the Production Operations, including deciding which work orders and products get made where, and when, to meet the schedules will balance capacity and resources.

· Developing, with shop/plant managers, and optimizing production workflows.

· Developing and entering (with production coordinator support) work orders and work order breakouts (hours/equipment assignment) by location and department.

· Maintaining (with the support of his/her team) microwork order-specific, workflows/schedules, consolidated project production schedules, and overall Production Operations schedules.

· Developing, maintaining, modifying, and reporting on various KPIs of Production Operations.

· Supporting plant/shop managers and HR in the recruiting, development, and retention of top talent.

· Managing financials for over-Production Operations, including annual budgeting, budget and spend control, budget reporting, etc.

· Coordinating with other departments (ie. purchasing/precon, engineering, project management) to ensure the success of the total operations.

· Potentially support the evaluation of expansion, acquisitions, etc., related to production.

· Supporting and driving continuous improvements, efficiency, and cost-saving (ie. six sigma) types of initiatives.

· Establishing, supporting, and driving quality control within each production operation.

· Reporting – Developing and reporting on multiple facets of the Production Operations.

· Supporting the development, maintenance, and implementation of core processes and procedures.

· Supporting the development, maintenance, and implementation of shop craft / technical training.

Planning, evaluation, and implementation of various maintenance (facilities and equipment) initiatives, and improvement concepts (ie. new equipment business cases, etc.).

What the role is:

· Heavy communication

· Support of Plant / Shop Managers

· Heavy computer / ERP

· Heavy scheduling and workflow planning

· KPI driven and reporting strong.

· Good training/coordinator.

· Ability to motivate the team and get them on board with new ideas (when needed).

Travel to various shop operations from time to time, and on occasion to project sites. (ie. likely up to 25% travel).

What the role is not:

Technical custom cabinet maker specialist. Knowledge of job-shop manufacturing, and/or of cabinetmaking, is ideal and targeted. However, the shop/plant operations have strong technical leaders, and for highly technical or complex items that need R&D, the operations will have a person it can turn to when needed. We call that position “Owner & Master Craftsman”. Our work is unique, and we would not expect someone to be able to handle every technical detail. Therefore, we have set up strong shop management with experience in custom woodwork, and the owner/master craftsman position.
On the shop/plant floor. It is good for the person in this position to be on the plant floor from time to time to connect with team members. However, this is not a position that we anticipate will be on the plant floor daily. The shop/plant managers will run their operations.

We offer a competitive compensation package and relocation assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Mentor, OH 44060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person