Production Manager

American Leather Operations LLC•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

American Leather is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production of upholstered furniture. Under the direction of the Director of Planning, this role manages multiple manufacturing areas supporting final production and ensures products are made according to schedule, quality standards, and cost parameters. The manager directs department supervisors and staff, maintains manufacturing and safety procedures, and drives productivity and cost improvements. The role also oversees machinery, equipment, and building maintenance through staff; hires, trains, develops, and evaluates employees; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and company policies; and implements manufacturing programs and major projects. The position is based at American Leather’s facility in Southwest Dallas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, or a four-year technical degree in a related discipline.
7–10 years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in process-oriented operations or a related industry.
Five years of people-management experience.
Experience with manufacturing-based technology, processes, and principles, including Oracle, SAP, or related technology.
Knowledge of process improvement, manufacturing engineering, and related fields.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience.
Furniture-industry experience.
Production management experience.
Process-improvement experience.
Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Execute the daily production schedule and ensure products meet customer and company quality standards.
Achieve productivity and employee-efficiency goals while minimizing overhead and raw-material costs.
Direct and monitor department supervisors to meet production-schedule goals and follow manufacturing and safety procedures.
Communicate decisions, policies, and other relevant matters between department management and subordinate levels.
Oversee, through staff, maintenance of machinery, equipment, and the building.
Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff.
Take timely corrective action in accordance with company policy and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, consulting Human Resources as appropriate.
Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap; monitor scrap and rework data.
Direct the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of production standards.
Implement manufacturing programs, including 5S, training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, and security.
Manage the monthly bonus process for production and direct-labor employees and their leads and assistant leads.
Implement major projects, such as plant-layout changes, capital-equipment installation, and major repairs.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned or required.