Production Manager

Marvin • Grafton, ND

11d

About The Position

The Production Manager will provide leadership and direction to the product group in support of Marvin Window’s business objectives. They manage production goals, ensure effective utilization of resources and materials and improve overall efficiency of operations. The manager facilitates strong communication and connection between all departments and resolves problems pertaining to people, production and products. Highlights of your role Responsible for developing and implementing plans and objectives relating to production, quality and safety. Directly manages department/area leadership. Oversees employees in production department and carries responsibility for departmental productivity and goal achievement. Motivates, challenges, and provides feedback to leadership and employees. Addresses complaints and courageously resolves problems that impact the department. Manages and continually improves policies, procedures and processes to maximize manufacturing efficiencies, quality, safety and customer satisfaction. Collaborates with cross-functional areas and support groups to initiate or carry out projects or initiatives that support business objectives Foster an environment of continuous improvement (CI) including such areas as 5S, autonomous maintenance, lean/sigma, productivity, and quality to facilitate continuous improvement and profit improvement projects as identified. Primary communicator of information to the whole business team on projects, goals, status reports, business needs and issues and communicate to senior management results and issues as needed. Prepare and maintain a Product Group budget and report exceptions and variances as required.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel
• Detail-oriented and organized, with attention to accuracy
• Ability to confidentially maintain personal information and understand and respect the nature of sensitive data
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Bachelor's degree in a related area from a recognized program or institution is preferred.
• 5 years successful supervisory and production management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience with Lean manufacturing, ISO and related principles preferred.
• Basic knowledge and competence with manufacturing software, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing plans and objectives relating to production, quality and safety.
• Directly manages department/area leadership.
• Oversees employees in production department and carries responsibility for departmental productivity and goal achievement.
• Motivates, challenges, and provides feedback to leadership and employees.
• Addresses complaints and courageously resolves problems that impact the department.
• Manages and continually improves policies, procedures and processes to maximize manufacturing efficiencies, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborates with cross-functional areas and support groups to initiate or carry out projects or initiatives that support business objectives
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement (CI) including such areas as 5S, autonomous maintenance, lean/sigma, productivity, and quality to facilitate continuous improvement and profit improvement projects as identified.
• Primary communicator of information to the whole business team on projects, goals, status reports, business needs and issues and communicate to senior management results and issues as needed.
• Prepare and maintain a Product Group budget and report exceptions and variances as required.

Benefits

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
• health insurance
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• a 401(k) retirement savings match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees