Production & Drafting Manager

Custom Manufacturing + 10% Bonus. High Growth + Autonomy + High Stability in a Business + Incredible Brands.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski
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Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a respected National name for retailers looking to enhance the customer's retail journey. We offer full-service design, fabrication, implementation, and support for selling environments. For over three decades, we've played a pivotal role in shaping brands, all while staying true to our Midwestern values.

Why join us?

• Great Team
• Industry Experts
• Big Name Brands

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee and enhance engineering, production, and quality functions within a high-end custom fabrication environment. This role requires a strong strategic thinker who can step in, assess challenges, and implement solutions to drive efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Operating within a design-led, fast-paced environment, this company specializes in custom, high-quality millwork and fixture solutions. With a collaborative approach that blends engineering, craftsmanship, and production, they deliver innovative, tailor-made solutions for high-profile clients. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can balance strategic oversight with direct engagement in daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production, engineering, and quality teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline operations, optimize workflows, and enhance production efficiency.
• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and production schedules to ensure successful execution.
• Drive process improvements and establish best practices for engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Lead a team of production supervisors, engineering professionals, and quality specialists, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with sales, project management, and design teams to ensure operational feasibility of custom projects.
• Ensure consistent quality control, problem-solving production challenges proactively.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement.
• Establish a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and high-performance within production and engineering teams.

What We're Looking For

• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE READING BLUEPRINTS
• This role is 25% in the shop and 75% in the office working cross functionally with engineering, project management, etc
• We would like someone who has strengths in technology, who can look at an impact and trace it upstream to make improvements, someone who's innovative
• Experience leading operations in a custom manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys being in the thick of production while also shaping long-term operational improvements.
• Experience overseeing engineering functions, with an understanding of drafting, production planning, and workflow management.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure projects stay on track.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and streamlining manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-mix, low-volume production setting where every project is unique.
• Strong communication and people management skills-able to build trust and credibility across teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120K - $145K (plus profit sharing)
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) match, and paid time off
• Opportunity to lead a growing team in a company poised for expansion

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