Universal Presentation Concepts
Production Manager
Location:ย Madison, Wi
Job Type:ย Full-time
About Us:
UPC is a leading company in the design and manufacturing ofย custom retail display fixtures, committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for retail, commercial, and exhibition spaces. Our team thrives on precision, creativity, and efficiency, ensuring that every fixture meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and functionality.
Job Summary:
We are seeking aย hands-on Production Managerย to oversee and optimize our manufacturing operations. This role requiresย direct participation in production processesย alongside managing workflow, ensuring quality control, and acting as aย key communication channelย between the production facility and administrative offices. The ideal candidate will haveย strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approachย to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production Oversight:ย Manage daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely completion of projects.
- Hands-On Participation:ย Engage in production processes when necessary, assisting with fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting.
- Scheduling:ย Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Team Leadership:ย Supervise and mentor production staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Team management:ย Advise on and implement personnel decisions related to hiring, firing, performance evaluations, and promotions.
- Process Optimization:ย Identify opportunities for improving workflow, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity.
- Quality Control:ย Ensure all products meet design specifications and industry standards before delivery.
- Communication & Coordination:ย Serve as theย liaisonย between production teams and administrative offices, facilitating clear communication on project timelines, resource needs, and operational challenges.
- Inventory & Resource Management:ย Oversee material procurement, stock levels, and equipment maintenance to support uninterrupted production.
- Safety & Compliance:ย Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Required:ย Hands-on manufacturing experience in a production environment.
- Proven experience inย production management, preferably inย custom retail display fixture manufacturing.
- Strong understanding ofย manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
- Excellentย leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability toย communicate effectivelyย across departments and resolve operational challenges.
- Proficiency inย production planning, workflow optimization, and quality assurance.
- Knowledge ofย safety regulations and compliance standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience withย CAD softwareย or other design tools related to fixture manufacturing.
- Background inย lean manufacturingย or process improvement methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree inย Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related fieldย (or equivalent experience).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- 401K with company match
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