Millwork Operations Manager Jobs in Portland, OR

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Pay: $125,000-$160,000 annually
The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for leading operations across multiple Truss, Door & Millwork manufacturing facilities. This role serves as a strategic and operational leader, partnering with Plant Managers and General Managers to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations across all sites.
The Director drives alignment to company FACE values, mission, and vision while implementing operational strategies that achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role is accountable for developing strong plant leadership, standardizing best practices across product lines, and ensuring consistency in performance, culture, and customer experience across all manufacturing operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

• Ensure all manufacturing locations maintain safe, compliant, and well-maintained operations environments
• Enforce adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies across production and fleet operations
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure equipment maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions are completed timely
• Lead safety culture initiatives, ensuring accountability, training, and continuous improvement across all sites
• Review incident trends, oversee investigations, and implement preventive measures across locations

Leadership and Operations

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to Truss Plant Managers and Door & Millwork General Managers across multiple locations
• Ensure consistency in operational execution, SOP adherence, lean practices, and quality standards across all facilities
• Maintain a regular cadence of site visits, reviews, and performance check-ins to ensure operational alignment
• Partner with Sales and Operations leadership to align production capacity with demand across all product lines
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Fleet, IT, HR, and Sales teams

Business and Financial Performance

• Own overall manufacturing performance, including labor productivity, cost control, and facility profitability
• Lead budget development, capital planning, and long-term operational strategy across manufacturing divisions
• Utilize financial reporting and key metrics to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with plant leaders to manage inventory, material flow, and scrap reduction initiatives
• Ensure alignment to company KPIs, including on-time delivery, quality, throughput, and customer satisfaction

People Development

• Develop and mentor plant leadership teams, building a strong pipeline of future leaders
• Ensure performance management processes are consistent, timely, and effective across all facilities
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations
• Support training initiatives, including Parr University and product-specific development programs
• Drive retention strategies and workforce planning aligned with production needs

Continuous Improvement and Standardization

• Lead implementation of lean manufacturing practices across Truss, Door & Millwork operations
• Standardize manufacturing processes, reporting, and performance tracking across all facilities
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety
• Incorporate data, employee feedback, and customer input into continuous improvement initiatives

Communication and Culture

• Champion FACE values and ensure alignment across all manufacturing teams
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors
• Communicate company goals, initiatives, and performance expectations consistently across locations
• Serve as a key conduit of information between field operations and executive leadership
• Foster an environment that encourages feedback, innovation, and collaboration

Results

• Achieve financial, operational, and safety targets across all manufacturing sites
• Drive measurable improvements in labor efficiency, cost control, and quality metrics
• Communicate company goals, initiatives, and performance expectations consistently across locations
• Ensure consistency in customer experience and product quality across all product lines
• Support company growth initiatives, including expansion of manufacturing capabilities and product offerings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably across multiple locations
• Experience in Truss, Door & Millwork, or related building materials manufacturing preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, financial management, and process improvement
• Experience leading through plant-level leaders (Plant Managers / General Managers)
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and production reporting tools
• Ability to understand market dynamics and align operations accordingly
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Class C driver's license and must have and maintain a good driving record required
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage large and diverse teams
• High level of business judgment and confidentiality
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence
• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types. Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold
• Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone, and public speaking to medium size groups
• Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances
• Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact with others

Working Conditions

Combination of office, manufacturing floor, and travel between locations. Regular site visits are required including potential overnight travel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day
• Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary

Reports

Direct Reports - Truss Plant Managers and Door & Millwork General Managers

MGR06

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for the 3rd year in a row, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off

• Employee paid sick days

• 7 holidays

• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible

• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage

• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs

• Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment

• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year

• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)

• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year)

• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.