Manufacturing Manager

MISSION PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.

ABOUT PD Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.

Summary

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for coordinating workflow and executing company goals and objectives to meet deadlines in the most effective and efficient manner. The Manager is responsible for the continual assessment of production processes to ensure the team is operating at the highest level of speed and quality to meet client expectations. This position continually challenges processes and leads teams in support of continuous improvement.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures and enforces safety requirements, documentation and compliance across departments
• Participates in the processes of employee hiring, promotion and corrective action
• Leads by example and motivate employees reflecting Company policies and goals
• Responsible for planning equipment and labor usage for cost effective workflow throughout building
• Accountable for production numbers, quality auditing, and employee safety
• Assures employees are properly trained in procedures and proper use of equipment
• Acts as a primary point of contact with other building managers
• Develops and implements plans to address current and potential future issues
• Responsible for the upkeep, accuracy and communication of the building’s work schedule
• Acts as a change agent for driving out waste throughout the building
• Ensures implementation of cost, yield, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Responsible for employee timecard approval, PTO approvals and performance reviews
• Plans, requests, monitors and expenses needs associated with temporary labor
• Plans for flexibility across departments as required by the business
• Partners closely with the Director of Manufacturing to align operational priorities, workforce planning, production objectives, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
• Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent coaching, facilitating and counseling capabilities
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and complete projects as laid out
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Strong decision-making, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to set priorities, delegate work and coordinate work efforts
• Fluid knowledge and usage of Outlook, Excel and Word
• Ability to demonstrate and apply PD’s workplace values
• Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Education/Certification

• 2-year technical/business degree or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-10 years of leadership experience, preferably across multiple disciplines in the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of experience with manufacturing information systems (forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor, costing, etc.)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required throughout the workday

Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flex Time
• STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• Voluntary
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition
• English as a Second Language Education
• Online Training Opportunities