Production Manager

Universal Presentation Concepts - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Madison, WI

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager at Universal Presentation Concepts is responsible for overseeing all aspects of product production, from design requests to machining, fabrication, packaging, and shipping. This role requires a dynamic leader who can ensure customer orders are handled accurately and efficiently while fostering a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, exceptional time management, and organizational abilities, contributing to the company's commitment to high-quality, American-made products.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure compliance with production standards.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies for workers.
• Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements.
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports.
• Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates based on company policies and workloads.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods.
• Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hiring, evaluations, or promotions.
• Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications.
• Plan and develop new products and production processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in an operational manager role.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience in furniture and/or cabinet design, retail design, or merchandising preferred.
• Proven experience with Microsoft software.
• Broad understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.