Production Manager, Millwork

About the role

Join an employee-owned company where your co-workers are co-owners. At The Bernard Group, we lead the retail industry in visual merchandising design and production, delivering world-class products to some of the most successful brands globally. As a Production Manager on our Millwork team, you’ll collaborate with a talented group to bring creative ideas to life within client budgets and timelines, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of all assigned projects, including timelines, scopes, and resourcing needs.
• Evaluate production requirements, including business needs and material/technical specifications.
• Plan production strategies and timelines, prioritizing and optimizing workflows to improve team output with a focus on quality.
• Act as a liaison with other internal departments to ensure client needs are met within project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Ensure assembly integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes.
• Anticipate production needs and problems, escalating concerns to your supervisor for quick resolution.
• Circulate production details and elements for internal review in alignment with timelines, fostering open communication on the production floor.
• Maintain expertise in new technology, trends, prices, production techniques, and suppliers.
• Support a safe environment, driving toward zero OSHA recordables.
• Represent and communicate corporate policy to employees as required.
• Develop the skills and knowledge of team members.
• Drive improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery.
• Interact with other support departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing industry, preferably in wood products.
• OSHA 10 Hour certification is a plus.
• Ability to accurately use and understand measuring devices to ensure work matches drawing specifications.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, demands, and timelines throughout the workday.
• High levels of customer service within the organization.
• Understanding and maintenance of The Bernard Group’s values and standards related to customer confidentiality, organizational principles, and employee information.
• Professionalism with customers and management while taking action to achieve corporate goals and initiatives.
• Create a "Passion For Excellence" environment that strives for world-class results.
• Demonstrate the "Art of Teams" mentality: effectively communicate with the fabrication team to align production schedules with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas concisely.
• Willingness to admit mistakes and learn from them.
• Fiercely loyal to customers and team members.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with.
• Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
• Adaptable and willing to take on various roles to get the job done.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement Savings Programs: 100% Employee-Owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401k with company match.
• Career Development Opportunities.
• Flexible Work Hours.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Safe and clean manufacturing environment.

Pay

Compensation Range: $73,600 - $88,300 annually. Range reflects our good-faith assessment based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.