Production Manager
Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.
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What Will I Do In This Role?
- Implement Company safety policies and procedures and promote 5S and good housekeeping practices for department facilities.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives and quality improvement efforts, monitoring and reporting processes.
- Participate in and facilitate monthly safety and communication meetings with department personnel.
- Direct and assign work to all weave room personnel, adjusting as needed to meet the production schedule and customer priorities while staying within budget.
- Shift weave room personnel in a fair manner to meet the needs of production.
- Conduct department interviews, present department orientation, and oversee training of all new shift employees.
- Coordinate and cooperate with other departments as a team to help meet Company goals and objectives.
- Manage the day-to-day activities within departments to meet expectations and identify and implement solutions to daily issues to address root causes.
- Perform any other task necessary for the smooth operation of the department as a whole to ensure all employees have the tools needed to be successful.
- Investigate labor and material variances and identify and implement opportunities for improvements.
- Utilize company MRP system to identify warps required to meet the needs of production plan and create work orders for new orders of Greige and yarn dye.
What Skills Do I Need?
- Ability to read, write and do basic math. Some post-secondary training or education is desired.
- Manufacturing or production experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Experience working with an ERP system (MAPICS preferred).
- AS400 data retrieval and entry experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing with ability to implement.
What Does Design Group Offer Me?
We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company matching program, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), life insurance, and access to additional employee resources. Contributions for these benefits are a mix of employee-paid, cost-sharing, and company-paid. We also provide paid time off plans, including vacation, holidays, and family leave options.
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Our application window remains open until the position is filled, without a specific closing date.
Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other non-merit based factors. Individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, dedicated to recruiting and retaining a talented, varied workforce. We integrate diversity into our products, marketing, and partnerships. Internally, we promote diversity through initiatives like employee referral programs, creating a well-rounded and inclusive workplace.