Major Activities
Production Management
- Reviews daily plan, forecast and production orders concerning inventory and staffing requirements; work procedures and duty assignments; to successfully meet time-line and budget goals•
- Directs and/or coordinates production activities while driving safety, quality and efficiency to meet facility objectives
- Prepares and maintains production reports
- Develops budgets and approves expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, and/or equipment are used efficiently to meet production
- Initiates inventory and cost control programs
- Coordinates and recommends procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines
Leadership
- Trains, develops, and evaluates production supervisors
- Support other leaders in strategic objectives; drive SQET
- Resolves employee relations issues
- Leads and promotes positive Team Member engagement
- Implements and monitors plans in support of Team Member development in QMP
- Manages Team Member performance/development
- Provides administrative support for Supervisory staff
- Drives continuous improvement/teams and is a change leader for new projects, processes, standards, and procedures
Quality
- Develops or implements production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operation reports to detect production issues/problems
- Reviews operations and confers with technical and administrative staff to resolve production issues/problems
- Ensures all equipment is functioning at optimal levels. Coordinates and recommends procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines
- Create professional presentations to include detailed product introduction timeline and raw material delivery schedules; provide weekly progress reports
Safety & Organization
- Demonstrates leadership to maintain a clean plant, promoting safe and efficient operation
- Follows and proactively drives all safety requirements; communicating and/or addressing safety concerns in a timely manner
- Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times
Minimum Education
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
- Minimum 3 years in progressive leadership roles preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Other
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; convey and receive information
- Knowledge of products, production processes, quality control, strategic planning, costs and efficiency; resulting in maximum effectiveness of manufacturing process
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Keen sense of urgency
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills including coaching, collaborating, and providing constructive feedback
- Ability to critically analyze problems and develop effective solutions
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Preferred Education
- Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills
- 2 years’ Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally walk and stand; frequently sit
- Frequently bend from waist and twist
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 30lbs/13.6kgs above shoulders and reach overhead
- Occasionally push/pull total body and reach horizontally
- Feel with the touch of the fingers
- Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
- Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
- Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements
Work Environment
- High noise levels and moving machinery
- Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust, high/low temperatures
- Ability to work safely within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.
Please note: This posting is for an existing vacancy and the employer is actively recruiting to fill this position.Total Base Pay Range for this Position:
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years progressive leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, strategic planning, cost control, and efficiency
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including coaching and feedback
- Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and follow safety protocols
- Occasional lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs and frequent bending/standing as described in physical requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
- 2 years Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
Michaels Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Michaels Stores and has not been reviewed or approved by Michaels Stores.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options are available alongside virtual care and an Employee Assistance Program. Basic life and AD&D are provided for full-time team members, with optional disability coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching supports savings for retirement. Eligibility begins after a short tenure period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Team members receive broad merchandise and custom framing discounts plus partner savings on fitness, travel, and services. Programs such as Michaels CARES and tuition assistance add wellbeing and development support.
Michaels Stores Insights
What We Do
The Michaels Companies, Inc. is North America's largest specialty provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for Makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. The Company owns and operates more than 1,200 stores in 49 states and Canada. Additionally, the Company serves customers through Michaels.com, consumercrafts.com and aaronbrothers.com. The Michaels Companies, Inc., also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of high quality custom and specialty framing merchandise, and Darice, a premier wholesale distributor in the craft, gift and decor industry.







