Production Manager - Millwork

Commercial Stainless Inc•Bloomsburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Commercial Stainless is seeking an experienced and accountable Production Manager – Millwork to lead our custom millwork department. The Production Manager – Millwork is responsible for the department’s safety, quality, productivity, scheduling, employee performance, and on-time completion of work. This individual will translate the company’s production plan into clear daily priorities, ensure employees have what they need to succeed, and hold the team accountable for producing quality work efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires a regular presence on the production floor. However, the manager’s primary responsibility is not to personally complete the department’s work. Success means building a capable team, establishing consistent processes, identifying problems early, and producing dependable results through others.

Requirements

Experience leading employees in commercial millwork, cabinetmaking, woodworking, manufacturing, or a related production environment.
Strong knowledge of millwork construction, materials, hardware, fabrication methods, and quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, dimensions, specifications, and production documents.
Demonstrated ability to plan work, establish priorities, and meet production deadlines.
Experience holding employees accountable and addressing performance issues directly.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
Comfortable using ERP systems, production software, email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to analyze basic production information and use it to improve performance.
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated woodworking equipment, CNC machinery, or millwork software is helpful.
Additional technical, business, or leadership education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operation of the custom millwork department.
Translate the production schedule into clear weekly and daily priorities.
Assign work based on project requirements, employee capabilities, available materials, and deadlines.
Monitor progress throughout the day and address issues before they affect project schedules.
Maintain focus on starting, completing, and moving projects through production without unnecessary interruption.
Coordinate priorities and project requirements with operations, project management, drafting, purchasing, solid surface, metal fabrication, and installation.
Review shop drawings, specifications, and production requirements before work begins.
Confirm that drawings, materials, equipment, hardware, and information are available when needed.
Ensure products meet established standards for dimensions, construction, fit, finish, and appearance.
Identify the causes of errors, rework, delays, and inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
Develop consistent processes, work standards, and quality-control practices.
Use the company’s ERP system and other tools to maintain accurate production information.
Monitor labor performance, capacity, workflow, and departmental productivity.
Communicate schedule risks, staffing concerns, material shortages, and other problems early.
Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
Ensure equipment is used correctly, maintained appropriately, and available for production.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, cross-training, and evaluating millwork employees.
Set clear expectations and provide employees with timely, direct feedback.
Address performance, attendance, quality, conduct, and accountability issues consistently.
Develop employees who demonstrate the ability and desire to take on greater responsibility.
Participate in management meetings, production planning, and continuous-improvement initiatives.