Production Manager

Closets By Design Chicago South•Lisle, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Closets by Design is a nationally recognized leader in home organizing systems. We design, manufacture, and install a complete line of custom closets, home office furniture, media systems, wall-beds, garage cabinetry and more. We desire motivated, organized, and caring individuals who have a passion to provide outstanding craftsmanship and superior customer service. Hear why our employees love to work at Closets by Design - Chicago South! "I enjoy working for Closets by Design because it allows me to have a balance work/personal life and everyone here is really down to earth." "Working at Closets by Design is a great opportunity to apply my skills and contribute to the company's growth. I believe in the path that Closets by Design is on and am excited to be a part of its future!" Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to partner with our Operations Manager in leading daily factory operations, workforce execution, production flow, and job readiness. This role is critical to ensuring our factory runs efficiently, production is completed ahead of installation schedules, and all jobs are completed with quality, accuracy, and accountability. This is a leadership role for someone who leads from the front — someone comfortable operating machinery, directing a team, solving problems, and improving processes in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

Prior factory, shop, or production management experience required
Woodworking, cabinet-making, closet, millwork, or similar manufacturing experience required
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure
Comfortable leading both people and production processes
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Must be able to develop a team, enforce standards, and drive accountability

Nice To Haves

32mm system experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage daily factory operations and production employees
Partner with the Operations Manager to execute daily and weekly production schedules
Ensure jobs are prioritized correctly based on installation timelines
Monitor production flow and adjust labor as needed to prevent delays
Lead the shop floor hands-on, including operating machinery when needed
Ensure all machines are running efficiently and maintained properly
Enforce quality assurance standards throughout production
Work with QC to ensure jobs are complete, accurate, and ready ahead of installation
Identify and resolve missing parts, errors, bottlenecks, and production issues
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient shop environment
Forecast production needs and communicate inventory/material shortages
Develop and improve processes to increase output, reduce errors, and support company growth
Build and lead a high-performing team with a positive, accountable culture