SRG98
Located in Kentwood, MI
Pay: $85,000-$95,000/YR., DOE
Job Full Description
Production Manager Job Summary
A custom furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids is seeking a Production Manager to manage day to day production activities in a wood manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position on the production floor, coordinating with operations management, warehouse, engineering, and customer service departments as needed.
Production Manager Responsibilities
- Manage production team to improve productivity in the finishing process
- Improve the finishing department’s capabilities
- Ensure quality control including review and inspection of processes in sample and product development, prior to shipping and after delivery.
- Update and maintain procedures, standards, and step samples.
- Develop and implement new techniques to treat and finish wood materials on existing industrial finishing processes.
- Research and report on new finishing materials, looks, and treatments.
- Communicate effectively on the turnaround time of custom samples.
- Identify and apply cell resources to fulfill production requirements.
- Maintain proper raw material/ inventory stock levels
- Confirm inbound specs-based off production work orders
- Assist in setting up production lines to ensure that production and quality are met
- Identify bad product and make necessary adjustments using problem-solving methods
- Ensure that all OSHA standards are met
- Keep finishing and surrounding area clean
- Meet daily production targets
- Set up SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Communicate effectively with Operations Manager (production lead times, quality issues, etc.)
- Learn all production processes and assist in all areas of the plant when needed to help the company succeed
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5am-1:30pm
Pay: $85,000-$95,000/Yr., based on experience.
Production Manager Qualifications
- HS diploma or GED
- 5+ years of manufacturing supervision, preferably with experience as a production manager
- Wood manufacturing experience a plus!
- Ability to communicate effectively with many different personality types at all levels of the organization
- Ability to effectively gain buy-in for process improvements and changes
- Problem solving and strategic thinking
Apply Now!
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- Send Susan your resume to susan.delauter@srgexpress.com
- Give our office a call: 616-608-9678 (direct) 616-608-9681 (office)
- Stop by our office: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Position Type: Full-Time
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Grand Rapids, MI
1357
1760 44th St SW
#10
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
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