Production Manager

Job Summary: 

A high-end cabinetry company seeks motivated individuals with experience operating automated machines such as CNC, Edgebander, Dowling, Case Clamp, etc. The job responsibilities will include operating and maintaining the equipment. The candidate should be a team player with excellent communication and organizational skills. They must have experience operating one or all of the above-mentioned machines. This is a fantastic opportunity to get in on the ground floor as we build a modern factory to produce high-quality cabinetry. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

1. Production Planning: Developing production schedules, considering factors like orders, materials, labor availability, and machine capacity. 

1. Resource Allocation: Assigning tasks to workers, machines, and equipment to optimize productivity and meet production targets. 

1. Quality Control: Implementing measures to ensure products meet specifications and quality standards. This may involve inspections, testing, and process improvements. 

1. Inventory Management: Monitoring and managing inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished products to prevent shortages or overstocking. 

1. Cost Management: Controlling production costs by optimizing processes, minimizing waste, and tracking expenses related to labor, materials, and overhead. 

1. Machine and Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring all woodworking machinery and equipment are adequately maintained and in good working condition to minimize downtime and maintain safety. 

1. Safety Compliance: Enforcing safety protocols and regulations to protect workers and prevent accidents. This includes providing safety training and maintaining a safe working environment. 

1. Supervision and Training: Managing and training production staff, including supervisors, operators, and laborers, to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively. 

1. Process Improvement: Continuously seeking ways to improve production processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. This may involve implementing new technologies or refining existing methods. 

1. Production Reporting: Keeping production data records, including output, quality control results, and resource utilization, and reporting to higher management on production progress and issues. 

1. Meeting Deadlines: Ensuring that production schedules are met, and customer orders are fulfilled on time. 

1. Environmental Compliance: Ensuring the woodworking facility complies with environmental regulations and sustainability practices, such as waste disposal and resource conservation. 

1. Communication: Collaborating with other departments such as sales, procurement, and maintenance to ensure a smooth flow of information and materials. 

1. Problem Solving: During manufacturing, it's essential to identify and address bottlenecks, quality issues, and other challenges that may arise. 

1. Cost Estimation: Assisting in estimating production costs for new products or projects to help with pricing decisions. 

1. Adherence to Standards: Ensuring products meet industry standards and regulations, including safety and quality. 

1. Continuous Learning: Staying up to date with industry trends, advancements in woodworking technology, and best practices to keep the production process competitive and efficient. 

Job Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering 

Experience: 9- 11 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

Skills: 

Excellent verbal and written communication 

Complex problem solving 

Judgment and decision making 

Systems analysis 

Mathematics 

Systems evaluation 

Technology design 

Time management