Production Director Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

DCI Marketing, Inc.As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.Who We AreDCI-Marketing has delivered results for leading companies in the transportation, cosmetics, consumer electronics and grocery industries for over 80 years. To view our solutions and learn more about DCI Marketing, visit www.dcim.com. DCI-Marketing is a division of the Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.At DCI Marketing, we design and build high-impact dealership environments (millwork, fixtures, graphics, digital displays, furniture, and full facility renovations) for the world’s top automotive brands. This role sits at the center of our sales and project teams: you’ll create accurate, competitive, and beautifully presented budgets and proposals that help us win automotive showroom projects.What You’ll DoLead efforts of the production team whose responsibility is to outsource manufacturing of fixtures and printed materials. Department tasks include estimating, supplier selection, quality assurance, on-time delivery, and budget management for a variety of simple to complex projects.Responsibilities:Lead department to drive success on projects. Work closely with sales, design, project management, installation, logistics and client relations, assuring project budgets, schedules, and quality targets are achieved. Act as a technical resource to team members, addressing and resolving inquiries and problems. Provide training within the company. Mentor and develop department team members and manage employees.Supplier ManagementMaintain a supplier base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, drives innovation, and meets the needs of DCI clientsEstablish, build, and maintain relationships with key suppliersReview and assist in resolving any supplier grievances, claims, conflicts, or quality issuesProduction and EstimatingResponsible for total cost, quality, warranty, and on-time delivery of all production projectsEstimating costs of fixtures and components. Includes development costs, tooling, overhead, supplier costs, margins, packaging, quantities, etc.Prepare final quotes from the data collected to meet the specified timeline and budgetManagementServe as a technical resource on materials, estimates, scheduling, and production needsWork closely with cross functional teams to assure timely project deliverablesDevelop and track KPI’s, driving the team toward continuous improvementTraining, development of others, and leading and building strong stable teamsDirectly manage the Manager of Graphic Production, and Director of Global Supply Chain(?)Provide project support as neededWhat You’ll Need10+ years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing preferredKnowledge and understanding of the manufacturing of retail fixtures and point of purchase displaysEffective communicator across multi-functional teams and suppliersFamiliarity with a variety of manufacturing processes, printing, and related materialsProficiency in Microsoft Office, and ERP systemsStrong negotiation, written and oral communications skillsPassionate about work and success, energetic and engaging, assumes ownership of work10-20% travel may be requiredOrganized, detail orientated, good at follow-upEffective problem-solving skillsDemonstrated leadership skills across a wide spectrum of teams and situationsHigh aptitude for mentoringFollowing receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr