Production Manager

Closets by Design Connecticut W.

$80K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of production management experience in a factory or manufacturing setting
  • Experience in woodworking, cabinet-making, closet, or millwork fields
  • Experience with the 32mm system is an advantage
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to effectively multi-task and remain calm under pressure
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to quality

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily factory operations and oversee production employees
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to implement production schedules
  • Prioritize jobs based on installation deadlines
  • Monitor and adjust production flow to mitigate delays
  • Lead hands-on on the shop floor and operate machinery when necessary
  • Maintain and ensure the efficient operation of production machinery
  • Enforce quality assurance standards throughout the manufacturing process
  • Identify and resolve production issues and inefficiencies
  • Forecast production requirements and communicate material shortages
  • Develop processes to enhance output and reduce errors
  • Foster a productive and accountable team culture

Benefits

  • Paid training and ongoing professional development
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • Health benefits
  • Wellness resources
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Quarterly company barbecues
  • Open-door policy with management
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to partner with our Operations Manager in leading daily factory operations, workforce execution, production flow, and job readiness.

This role is critical to ensuring our factory runs efficiently, production is completed ahead of installation schedules, and all jobs are completed with quality, accuracy, and accountability.

This is a leadership role for someone who leads from the front - someone comfortable operating machinery, directing a team, solving problems, and improving processes in a fast-paced production environment.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $80,000-$90,000 annual salary, based on experience
  • Paid training and ongoing professional development
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Health benefits
  • Wellness resources
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Quarterly company barbecues
  • Open-door policy with the owner

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily factory operations and production employees
  • Partner with the Operations Manager to execute daily and weekly production schedules
  • Ensure jobs are prioritized correctly based on installation timelines
  • Monitor production flow and adjust labor as needed to prevent delays
  • Lead the shop floor hands-on, including operating machinery when needed
  • Ensure all machines are running efficiently and maintained properly
  • Enforce quality assurance standards throughout production
  • Work with QC to ensure jobs are complete, accurate, and ready ahead of installation
  • Identify and resolve missing parts, errors, bottlenecks, and production issues
  • Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient shop environment
  • Forecast production needs and communicate inventory/material shortages
  • Develop and improve processes to increase output, reduce errors, and support company growth
  • Build and lead a high-performing team with a positive, accountable culture

Requirements

  • Prior factory, shop, or production management experience required
  • Woodworking, cabinet-making, closet, millwork, or similar manufacturing experience required
  • 32mm system experience is a plus
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment
  • Ability to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure
  • Comfortable leading both people and production processes
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Must be able to develop a team, enforce standards, and drive accountability

We respond to all candidates within 3 days and complete our hiring process quickly.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Closets By Design Corporate.

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