Production Manager

JOB TITLE: Production Manager- Brookline Furniture

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS: Director of Operations

FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary:

Partnering with the Director of Operations, the Production Manager is responsible for the day - day operations as they relate to production, quality assurance, employee training and safety. Responsible for the location's compliance with policies and procedures - including Customer expectations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Oversee daily production floor activities to ensure smooth operations and adherence to schedules.

Identify, anticipate, and address production bottlenecks to maintain workflow continuity.

Follows operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to ensure production targets, operating efficiency, and quality standards are being met.

Supervisors and supports the Production team, to include payroll, time off, employee matters, productivity, and work standards.

Act as liaison between department management/executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance and results.

Implement downtime/efficiency tracking systems to minimize operational losses due to equipment failures.

Manage small- and large-scale projects; Assist with various special projects and company initiatives.

Monitor equipment preventive/predictive maintenance program and work order protocols, policies, and procedures to attain company efficiency goals.

Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.

Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data.

Direct the maintenance of production standards.

Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).

Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

Participates on internal committees as a leader and/or facilitator.

Ensure all decision making supports, sustains, drives, and optimizes LEE Industries culture.

Assists with Training and Orientation of Employees.

Elevates complaints, resolves problems, seeks Leadership input and collaboration.

Ensures proper PPE's and Safety procedures are followed.

Carries out Managerial responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.

Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operations of LEE Industries and Artisant Lane Collective.

Experience & Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED required, bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred.

5 + years progressive furniture manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience in managing various levels of employees with different educational backgrounds, work style habits, and employment histories.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the Manufacturing process

Knowledge of material work planning and processes and procedures.

Lean Manufacturing Knowledge preferred.

Knowledge of Business practices and acumen; makes decisions with an enterprise-wide lens.

Ability to take independent action, initiative, a sense of urgency, and ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them.

Skilled in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Ability to be forward thinking, customer-oriented, and solution-minded mindset.

Ability to be accountable to conduct business in a manner compliant with policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to their role.

Ability to be charisma and create credibility necessary to build relationships and motivate and influence others.

Ability to maintain a pleasant and tactful manner, have an openness with all employees and can have difficult conversations.

Ability to work cross-functionally, especially with Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service and Corporate Leadership.

Technology/ Communication Skills:

English language: speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to complete complex required customer and vendor documentation.

Able to effectively lead & facilitate group meetings and respond to questions from employees and leadership.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar software.

Knowledge of various ERP systems and software.

Travel & Other Requirements:

Up to 5% local travel within the state.

Occasional weekends and evenings will be needed related to company events, company travel or deadline sensitive projects.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are performed primarily in an office environment at a desk in front of a computer within an office setting, must be able to remain in a stationary position 40% of the time. Must be able to operate general office equipment. Noise exposure due to machinery, conveyor belts, and production equipment. Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. Raise and lower an object from one level to another, less than 50 lbs. Good (corrected) eyesight and hand/eye coordination. Often in Plant production facilities/areas- where an employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust and weather conditions and standard hazards within a manufacturing plant. Safety precautions and personal protective equipment must be maintained at all times.

Our facilities and offices maintain good housekeeping practices to eliminate hazards to employees to the extent practicable and encourage employees to maintain good hygiene practices.