Job description

Magickwoods is a global force in cabinetry, with corporate offices in Toronto and a state of art manufacturing and distribution facility in Aurora, IL.

With our headquarters strategically located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, the Magickwoods operation spans far and wide across the globe. Our extensive manufacturing and assembly sites in India are supported by our supply partners in Mexico, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and throughout Europe.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Operations Manager is responsible for managing manufacturing operations and employees for a designated value stream, with full accountability for results in terms of cost, methods, quality and quantity of work performed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the designated value stream to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels and increase the utilization of resources
• Partner with Operational Excellence to establish value stream priorities in line with future state and business strategy
• Research new processes and equipment that my improve throughput and productivity
• Monitor production schedules and results and inform management and peers regarding production delays and other related issues
• Work with Supply Chain, QA and Planning regarding parts, inventory and quality issues
• Assist supervisors in the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes, through lean concepts and Six Sigma, while driving a lean culture
• Drive team toward execution of business goals using Lean manufacturing methodology
• Lead and mentor a manufacturing workforce consisting of approximately 90 employees including supervisors, team leaders, and hourly production workers
• Ensure the quality and timely manufacture and delivery of customer orders
• Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service and quality
• Ensure coordination and cooperation between departments to meet company objectives
• Assist in creation and compliance of the department’s annual budget
• Oversee problem resolution to address operational and mechanical problems and the analysis for reoccurrence prevention
• Confer with other department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping to meet the department and company goals
• Review disciplinary actions to ensure consistency and policy compliance
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Safety Policies, OSHA and EPA Standards
• Respond to and resolve department emergencies
• Responsible for executing business goals supporting safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing related field
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years’ experience in low volume/high mix, engineered and built to order manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge and leadership in the principles and practice of Lean, Six Sigma, 5P and/or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving and the ability to recognize and implement improvements
• Experience working with customized engineered products
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and across departments and the company to support organization strategies
• Ability to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the performance of all assigned responsibilities
• Ability to teach others, mentor and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Superior coaching and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the cabinet industry desirable
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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