Production Manager, Millwork

The Bernard Group Inc•Chanhassen, MN

4d•$73,600 - $80,950•Onsite

About The Position

The Bernard Group is looking for a Production Manager to join their Millwork team. This role is responsible for managing, mentoring, and coaching Supervisors, Leads, and employees working in the Millwork department. The Production Manager will collaborate with Project Managers and other departments to ensure client and TBG creative ideas are turned into tangible works within the clients’ budgets and timelines. This role is responsible for ensuring the work is of the highest quality and for analyzing and evaluating existing workflows for optimization to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team. This is a key management role, responsible for all aspects of management including hiring, training, inspiring a passion for excellence, firing, and completing performance reviews.

Requirements

Accurately use and understand measuring devices to ensure that work performed matches drawing specifications.
Be able to conform to changing priorities, demands and timelines throughout the workday.
Display high levels of customer service within the organization.
Understand and maintain the values and standards of The Bernard Group related to customer confidentiality, organization principles and employee information.
Continuously display professionalism with customers and management while proficiently taking action to achieve The Bernard Group corporate goals and company initiatives.
Create a Passion For Excellence environment that strives constantly for world class results.
Display the Art of Teams mentality: effectively communicates with the fabrication team to ensure production schedule aligns with customer needs.
Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization.
Willing to admit when you make a mistake.
Fiercely loyal to both our customers and team.
Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with.
Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent work experience
A minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing industry, preferably in the wood products industry
An OSHA 10 Hour certification

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and coach Supervisors, Leads, and employees in the Millwork department.
Collaborate with Project Managers and other departments to ensure client ideas are realized within budget and timeline.
Ensure the highest quality of work according to TBG standards.
Analyze and evaluate existing workflows for optimization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage all aspects of team management, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and potentially termination.
Maintain a thorough understanding of all assigned projects, including timelines, scopes, and resourcing needs.
Evaluate production requirements of assigned projects, including business requirements and material or technical specifications.
Plan production strategies and time tables, and prioritize, analyze, and implement more efficient and effective work flows.
Act as a liaison with other internal departments to ensure clients’ needs are met within project scope, budget, and timelines.
Ensure assembly integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes.
Anticipate production needs and problems and report concerns immediately to direct supervisor.
Circulate production details and produced elements for internal review in keeping with production timelines.
Maintain expertise with new technology, trends, prices, production techniques, and suppliers.
Support a safe environment, driving towards 0 OSHA recordables.
Represent corporate policy and communicate to employees as required.
Work to further develop skills and knowledge of team members.
Drive improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery.
Interact with other support departments as required.
Perform other duties as requested by management.