Production Manager

Lumbermen's•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Grand Rapids, MI at our Finishing Division, the person in this position would manage our team and oversee production. The ideal candidate for this role possesses strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead effectively to achieve results, is analytical, a good problem solver, and is naturally detail-oriented. This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required
1-3 years’ leadership experience required (preferably in a manufacturing setting)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to effectively lead a team to success
Fostering a productive and collaborative work environment that drives retention and minimizes turnover
Commitment to driving safety and adherence to policies as a top priority
Effectiveness in providing clarity to team in achieving production goals and company objectives
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to lift up to 75 lb.
Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day
Ability to operate a forklift (will train if needed)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years’ experience in a made-to-order manufacturing environment preferred
Experience in a pre-finishing operation, including coating application, production scheduling, and quality standards
Experience with industrial paint mixing, color matching, and batch preparation.

Responsibilities

Driving and modeling a culture of safety through supporting company programs and training employee owners on these programs
Modeling Lumbermen’s core values
Leading and holding a team of 20+ accountable to daily production and delivery goals
Responsible for production scheduling and balancing customer needs with committed lead times
Proactively planning for and assisting in maintaining staffing levels to meet customer demands
Ensure accurate inventory levels of raw materials, coatings, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production
Being well versed in Lean Manufacturing principles with a history of developing ways to reduce waste and improve efficiencies
Creating personal and team systems for execution including task accountability, standardized work, and visibility to performance
Leveraging talent in the operational area to deliver continuous improvement ideas
Tracking of operations ideas and managing projects to meet the dates expected
Developing cost reduction initiatives and setting team stretch goals
Leading and making improvements to 5S/housekeeping standards
Ensuring proper documentation is executed including performance evaluations, accident reports, production documentation, scrap, downtime, and others
Performing other duties as needed to drive divisional and company success