Production Manager - Cabinet Manufacturing

SpaceManager Closets•Houston, TX

2d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for running the company’s cabinet production operations, meeting installation deadlines, and ensuring customers are served in a timely and cost-efficient manner that promotes a positive company image. The role ensures company procedures are followed throughout shop operations to support and continually improve quality, growth, and profitability. The manager directs and coordinates cabinet shop operations within company policies and procedures; improves productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability; and promotes an exceptional customer experience. The position also oversees shop layout and manufacturing flow, recommends process and equipment changes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety, and supports capital equipment purchasing decisions. It includes responsibility for following human resource policies, developing staff skills and morale, conducting performance evaluations, and coordinating information-sharing with sister departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
10+ years of demonstrated experience in the cabinet industry and 5+ years of management experience, or a combination of education, experience, and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Solid understanding of cabinet manufacturing using CNC routers, Beam Saw, edgebanders, SAP, Epicor or similar ERP software, and cabinet door manufacturing.
Knowledge of CAD engineering through CNC router operations.
Solid experience with LEAN manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in an operational environment.
Computer literacy, including MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional time-management, planning, and administrative skills.
Diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion when dealing with customers and staff from other departments.
High energy, self-motivation, and flexibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and make appropriate, timely, and sound decisions.
Creative problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong work ethic and a professional, positive attitude.
Ability to think strategically and interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively while focusing on timeliness and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

Promote integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct across all levels of the company, and champion its values, mission, and vision.
Direct and coordinate cabinet shop operations within company policies and procedures.
Increase shop revenue and profitability through productivity, efficiency, and minimizing avoidable rework or catch-up.
Promote a positive company image by providing an exceptional customer experience.
Maintain harmonious working relationships with internal and external individuals.
Establish effective operating methods to reduce operational problems and improve efficiency and quality.
Recommend process and equipment modifications to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
Ensure human resource policies are followed and support improvements in staff skill levels, motivation, and morale.
Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and ensure merit increases are administered fairly and promptly.
Provide information to sister departments through job-site visits and operations team meetings, and ensure departmental staff meetings are held regularly.
Oversee shop layout to ensure smooth manufacturing flow.
Assist with capital equipment purchasing decisions, including what is purchased and when, and help maintain an appropriate equipment balance.