Director of Production and Manufacturing Operations

Closet Factory of Fort Lauderdale•Deerfield Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Closet Factory South Florida is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Production and Manufacturing Operations to lead our custom manufacturing operation in Deerfield Beach, Fl. This is a senior factory leadership position responsible for production performance, workforce management, quality control, machinery maintenance, facility maintenance, safety, material flow, and the on-time completion of custom cabinetry and closet components. The successful candidate must have direct management experience within the custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, woodworking, or custom closet industry. This is not a desk-only management position. The Director of Production and Manufacturing Operations will be expected to maintain a strong presence on the production floor, identify problems quickly, hold employees accountable, and implement practical solutions.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in a comparable production, manufacturing, or factory operations leadership role within the custom cabinetry, custom closet, architectural millwork, or woodworking industry.
Previous responsibility for managing a manufacturing workforce of at least 40 employees.
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, woodworking equipment, production methods, and manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of machinery maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance documentation.
Experience overseeing facility maintenance, repairs, housekeeping standards, and vendor coordination.
Demonstrated experience managing production schedules, labor assignments, workflow, capacity, and daily output.
Strong understanding of quality-control procedures, workplace safety, inventory management, and material utilization.
Ability to lead supervisors, machine operators, technicians, assemblers, and other production employees.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, custom manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Knowledge of the Cut Rite software platform is a plus.
Experience with woodWOP CNC programming software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct all daily factory operations and production activities.
Manage, coach, develop, and hold accountable a manufacturing team of 40 or more employees.
Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production goals and monitor actual performance against forecasted output.
Oversee CNC machinery, woodworking equipment, edgebanders, assembly operations, and related production processes.
Maintain a hands-on presence throughout the manufacturing facility.
Ensure jobs are manufactured accurately, completely, and on schedule.
Reduce missing parts, remakes, rework, material waste, production delays, and quality defects.
Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules for all production machinery and equipment.
Confirm that machinery maintenance logs, repair records, and inspection documentation are completed accurately.
Coordinate equipment repairs and minimize production downtime.
Oversee the maintenance, appearance, cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of the manufacturing facility.
Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for facility systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, loading areas, storage areas, and safety equipment.
Coordinate outside contractors and service vendors for facility repairs, inspections, and maintenance projects.
Ensure facility-related issues are identified, documented, prioritized, and resolved promptly.
Monitor labor productivity, overtime, staffing levels, machine utilization, and production capacity.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe manufacturing environment.
Enforce company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and production procedures.
Work closely with engineering, purchasing, inventory, installation, and executive management.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement measurable process improvements.
Provide regular reporting on production output, labor performance, quality, machinery maintenance, facility maintenance, waste, and operational risks.