Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC)
Production Manager
Madison, WI
About UPC
UPC has been designing and manufacturing retail store fixtures and point-of-purchase displays in Madison, Wisconsin, for almost 50 years, since 1978. Started as a family business, we have grown and have established ourselves worldwide. We are employee centric and are looking for strong candidates and long-term commitments. Our employee’s tenure says it all!
Position Summary
- Plan, organize, manage, and schedule daily production
- Ensure timely and schedule completion of products
- Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed
- Collaborates with Design and Engineering department to ensure final product execution meets all specification including materials, processes, time studies, and QC
- Collaborates with all other internal departments including customer service, purchasing, warehousing, and shipping and receiving
- Ensure quality standards are met and maintained
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions
- Optimize production efficiency and reduce waste
- Collaborate with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control
- Analyze production data and prepare reports for senior management
- Manage and lead production staff, including hiring, training, and disciplinary action.
- Facilitate daily and weekly production meetings
- Responsible for safety, OSHA, labor, compliance and other regulatory requirements
- Implements “Best Practices” for manufacturing
- Continuous improvement of employee morale, engagement, and recognition
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Responsible for performance reviews.
- Practices continuous improvement on SOP, QC, and costing benefits
- Communicate and meet with customers, vendors, contractors and other partners
- Clean manufacturing/office environment
- Light manufacturing
- Warehouse
- Varied manufacturing processes
- Wide range of manufacturing materials
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or a related field (preferred)
- Proven experience in production or operations management
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards
- Proficiency in production management software and tools
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- ERP familiarity
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health insurance benefits
- Paid holidays
- And more
Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in production or operations management
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards (including OSHA)
- Proficiency in production management software and tools
- ERP familiarity
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or related field
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