Production Manager

Mud Bay Manufacturing, a growing leader in specialty wood and vinyl construction materials is seeking an experienced Production Manager for our Olympia, WA plant.

Mud Bay manufactures architectural exterior products such as columns, knee braces, rails, shutters and more for new construction single and multi-family residences.

Continued growth has created the need to improve capacity and efficiency throughout the plant. The Production Manager will be expected to be the expert in all aspects of plant floor layout, tooling, production methods as well as inventory and material management. The Production Manager is also the business driver; responsible for meeting production and financial performance goals.

New facility expansion is planned within the next 1-2 years, so production layout for maximum capacity is important. Also, the ability to analyze new market opportunities and participate in short and long term growth planning with upper management is key. Outstanding communication from top to bottom will be paramount for the position.

Responsibilities
Direct management of all production employees (hiring, training, scheduling and team building)
Oversee daily operation of manufacturing facility including monitoring of production flows, plant floor layout and efficiency, and material usage
Staffing needs, labor utilization for multiple shifts
Production quality maintenance
Forecasting and planning to optimize efficiency and meet delivery time demands
Creation and utilization of business metrics to maximize quality, efficiency, and growth

Experience
Management of production employees including recruiting, hiring, and training
Background in plant floor layout and/or space optimization analysis and implementation for manufacturing
Wood shop production (cabinets, millwork, etc.) a plus
Manufacturing productivity development and analysis (capacity, daily production, forecasting)
Inventory control

Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Retirement plan
Paid holidays and vacations

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Source - Olympian - Olympia, WA
REQUIREMENTS
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