Production Manager

Summary: 

The Production Manager coordinates Production workflow on the shop floor to ensure that all of the manufacturing of new products are completed per schedule, project requirements, and meet McKenzie Craft’s strict quality assurance guidelines.  A Millwork Production Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the timely and efficient production of high-quality millwork products. Their expertise in production processes, quality control, and team management is essential for the success of millwork manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement production schedules and plans, taking into account customer orders, materials availability, and production capacity.
• Supervise and lead a team of millwork craftsmen, machine operators, and production workers. Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure a skilled and efficient workforce.
• Monitor the quality of millwork products at various stages of production, ensuring they meet specified standards and customer requirements. Implement quality control measures and address any issues promptly.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure the availability of raw materials, hardware, and supplies needed for production. Manage inventory levels efficiently to minimize waste and delays.
• Optimize and refine production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor production costs and work towards minimizing expenses while maintaining quality standards. Track and report on budgetary performance.
• Ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are followed in the production facility. Promote a culture of safety among the production team.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, designers, estimating, and installation teams to understand project requirements and deadlines. Coordinate the production schedule to meet project timelines.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment to ensure they are in good working order and minimize downtime.
• Maintain production records, reports, and documentation related to quality control, production schedules, and inventory levels.

Critical Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively - Creates open channels of communication, adapts message to fit the audience, expresses ideas clearly and concisely, keeps others well informed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
• Product/Job Knowledge - Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of job, products, services and procedures. Has a high level of job knowledge and understanding of systems, procedures, etc.
• Drives Quality – Work is correct and error-free within company policies and guidelines, checks quality and corrects quality errors and processes, passionate in ensuring that customers receive a quality and correct product

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field or combination of education and experience required
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledgeable in architectural millwork and casework production methods and fabrication techniques.
• Paperwork management of the submittal process including review of the architectural drawings, drafted shop drawings, layout conflicts through the RFI process, appliance/equipment coordination, and mockup samples.