Production Manager

Lansing, MI
Full Time
Warehouse
Manager/Supervisor

A Carter Lumber Production Manager is responsible for implementing the vision, strategy and leadership which drives production to ensure quality products are produced in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures performance quality and safety objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements

  • Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of the production of millwork and doors
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements
  • Possess knowledge in scheduling and shipping methods
  • Ability to use good judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities
Management
  • Oversees all aspects of production for the Door Shop Departments.
  • Ensures that high standards of quality, safety and service are met.
  • Sets the overall direction for production through long and short term goal planning and ensures budgets are being met.
Production
  • Ensures that all areas in production of doors, millwork and moulding are running in an efficient manner.

  • Ensures that departments are meeting quotas, material waste is low and production is timely.
  • Works closely with the Customer Service Department to ensure that production and dispatching are coordinating properly.
  • Focuses on custom millwork to ensure that customer specifications and high quality craftsmanship are met.
Safety
  • Directs and facilitates best practices to ensure safety standards are met during production.
  • Ensures that all machines and equipment are being properly used and maintained.
Reporting Relationships: The Production Manager reports to the General Manager. Door Assemblers report to the Production Manager.  

Benefits (full-time employees) 
  • Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment 
  • Short and Long-Term Disability 
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D 
  • Optional supplemental life insurance 
  • Company-match 401(k) 
  • Vacation time and paid holidays 
  • Vendor incentives 
  • Room for growth; we promote from within! 
  • Military encouraged to apply!
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