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Production Manager

Dogwood Industries -- Who We Are

Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customers' needs.

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a results-oriented and strategic-thinking Production Manager to lead our manufacturing team in Sedro-Woolley, WA. The Production Manager will be responsible for directing each production department at the factory. The successful candidate will possess strong production planning and scheduling skills, ensuring each department operates at peak efficiency to meet production goals. The candidate will also have experience in steel fabrication and directing crew members through the fabrication process. The Production Manager must be able to read and understand shop drawings and welding procedures. As a key member of the factory leadership team, the Production Manager will lead department foremen, overseeing the entire production process to deliver high-quality structures to our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and execute comprehensive production schedules and activities for the factory
• Utilize the ERP production planning tools and methodologies to meet production requirements
• Establish, maintain, monitor, and execute production milestones on-time and within budget
• Work closely with Project Managers to align production schedules with customer delivery deadlines
• Monitor and manage resource allocation across departments to navigate shared resource constraints
• Plan and allocate resources to maintain consistent workflow and flatten production peaks and valleys
• Directly manage and lead production department foremen, removing roadblocks and challenges
• Assess and optimize department capacities to maximize utilization and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with department foremen and quality team to maintain rigorous quality control measures
• Mitigate production disruptions and make proactive adjustments to production plans and schedules
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team, fostering their professional growth and development
• Lead by example, demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to quality, and adherence to safety
• Additional tasks to include reviewing contracts and job budgets, completing weekly reporting requirements, and facilitating daily production meetings

• Other duties and responsibilities as required

   

Requirements

Proven experience as a Production Manager or in a similar role within a manufacturing setting

Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and capacity analysis

Leadership experience with direct reports, preferably overseeing department foremen

Track record of meeting production goals and delivering projects on time and within budget

Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills

Ability to analyze and optimize production processes

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Proficiency in an ERP system for production planning and scheduling

Familiarity with quality control systems in a manufacturing environment

Experience with structural steel and industrial fabrication is preferred

Familiarity with 3D software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD is preferred

Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred

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