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Production Manager June 10, 2025

SRG98

Located in Kentwood, MI

Pay: $85,000-$95,000/YR., DOE

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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!

  • Quick Apply Here
  • 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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#10
Grand Rapids, MI 49519

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