LSE MANUFACTURING MANAGER/SUPERVISOR

SELECT EVENT GROUP INC•South Laurel, MD

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager within the Tent, Structure and Flooring division oversees a team primarily focused on maintaining and expanding the division’s inventory. The Manager is responsible for building out systems and databases designed to track the team’s production and to better understand the value of internal production vs. working with existing vendors. In addition to managing internal production, the Manager is also expected to participate in finding work for external clients that will drive revenue through the Manufacturing Department. Working with the VP, Performance and Analysis as well as the Operations teams, the Manufacturing Manager plays a critical role in the production, planning and inventory components of the organizations supply chain.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must have flexible working hours
Experience working with CAD software
Experience with vinyl welding processes, including RF welding and hot-air welding
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining vinyl welding equipment
Experience with industrial sewing equipment
Understanding of fabric cutting, patterning, and material handling
Lean manufacturing or 5 years experience
Must have a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management and accountability related to the manufacturing team
Meet production deadlines which will be set in collaboration with VP, P&A
Communicate with operations managers as items are completed and placed into inventory
Fabric Manager will provide Manufacturing Manager serial numbers for tops
Produce and maintain database of flame certs as items are completed
Build database of time and labor costs for each item produced
Build database of product specs utilizing internal CAD capabilities (drawings/fabric type/measurement/patterns) for each item produced
Participate in production planning to ensure that there are not projects on the list that compromise the large production plan and communicate accordingly to ensure there is a plan for production
Work with vendors to receive favorable pricing for all parts needed to run the department
Purchase materials in accordance with the budget and communicate when budget deviation is anticipated
Labor forecasting and planning annually, quarterly, monthly
Meet or exceed labor targets
Weekly/daily crew assignment
Cross-training of direct reports for succession planning
Evaluate personnel for job performance and development
Accident/incident reporting for vehicles/crew
Lead and supervise second shift production employees
Monitor daily production schedules and ensure on-time completion of work
Train, coach, and develop production team members
Maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement
Coordinate workflow between cutting, vinyl welding, sewing, fabrication, and finishing operations
Enforce safety standards and company policies
Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions
Track labor efficiency, productivity, and quality metrics
Assist with staffing, onboarding, and performance management
Support employee development and cross-training initiative
Foster a culture of continuous learning through consistent mentorship, coaching, and feedback.
Support career growth by aligning individual career goals with opportunities at Select, providing leadership development and ongoing education resources.
Proactively identify and close skill gaps through cross-training, targeted development plans, and effective new-hire training programs.
Lead by example with a growth mindset—acknowledge mistakes, model learning, and encourage the same in your Team.
Embody a championship culture that recognizes and rewards achievements to reinforce a results-driven, positive culture that values discretionary effort and process simplification.
Engage in assigned professional development such as readings, projects, and meetings with active participation.
Provide candid feedback to each team member around their status member (positioned for growth, well-positioned, and red dots), and rank team periodically with corporate leadership.
Other duties as assigned.