Universal Presentation Concepts
Production Manager
Location: Madison, Wi
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
UPC is a leading company in the design and manufacturing of custom retail display fixtures, committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for retail, commercial, and exhibition spaces. Our team thrives on precision, creativity, and efficiency, ensuring that every fixture meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and functionality.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee and optimize our manufacturing operations. This role requires direct participation in production processes alongside managing workflow, ensuring quality control, and acting as a key communication channel between the production facility and administrative offices. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production Oversight: Manage daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely completion of projects.
- Hands-On Participation: Engage in production processes when necessary, assisting with fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting.
- Scheduling: Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor production staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Team management: Advise on and implement personnel decisions related to hiring, firing, performance evaluations, and promotions.
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for improving workflow, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity.
- Quality Control: Ensure all products meet design specifications and industry standards before delivery.
- Communication & Coordination: Serve as the liaison between production teams and administrative offices, facilitating clear communication on project timelines, resource needs, and operational challenges.
- Inventory & Resource Management: Oversee material procurement, stock levels, and equipment maintenance to support uninterrupted production.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Required: Hands-on manufacturing experience in a production environment.
- Proven experience in production management, preferably in custom retail display fixture manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across departments and resolve operational challenges.
- Proficiency in production planning, workflow optimization, and quality assurance.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CAD software or other design tools related to fixture manufacturing.
- Background in lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- 401K with company match
Skills Required
- Hands-on manufacturing experience in a production environment
- Proven experience in production management
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across departments
- Proficiency in production planning, workflow optimization, and quality assurance
- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
- Experience with CAD software
- Background in lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related (or equivalent experience)
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