Company Overview:

VT Industries, Inc., is North America’s leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors for commercial and residential applications, the largest post-form laminate countertop manufacturer in the United States, as well as a leading source for butcher block countertops and other architectural wood products. VT is a family-owned company that offers a dynamic work environment and continues to invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as growth and development opportunities for its team members. The company’s three divisions serve customers from fifteen manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Position Description

Overall Responsibilities:

The Production Manager (PM) will lead the day-to-day manufacturing and distribution operations in alignment with the Director Operations’ strategic initiatives and goals. The PM will lead a team of Department Managers and Leads who are directly responsible for hourly team members performing production duties. The PM will also demonstrate aptitude in utilizing lean and/or continuous improvement methodology to drive Plant improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

· Plan, lead and manage a complex, multi-shift production and distribution operations

· Review and analyze production, quality control and operational reports

· Analyze quality issues and able to determine root cause to develop and implement corrective actions

· Plan and direct production activities and establish priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors

· Manage 2 to 6 Department Managers as direct reports, performing annual evaluations, and mid-year reviews, providing positive recognition and/or corrective action as necessary

· Promote safe work environment, including identifying safety hazards, performing timely follow up on safety issues and corrections

· Serve as a Safety Committee member and leader, ensure compliance with and champion all safety programs

· Work with Director Operations to:

o Coordinate & Set Production schedules and goals

o Report on Departments that are behind schedule, identifying reasons and removing obstacles to meet production completion and ship dates

o Report on back orders and measures being taken to resolve backorder issues

· Work with HR on hiring practices of new employees, and work with Department Managers on following hiring/transfer policy

· Maintain consistency in adherence to established HR / employment policies in areas of responsibility

· Work with Department Managers on training, motivating, and rewarding employees

· Support Open Door Policy and establish Employee Communication programs

· Work with Director Operations, Director Engineering and CI Manager to evaluate factory performance and develop plan for Capital Requisitions and Continuous Improvement activities to reach current and future production goals

· Work with teams to implement production changes to achieve current and future goals, tracking pertinent data/KPI to evaluate effectiveness

· Work to achieve annual metrics, as determined with Director Operations, to promote VT Industries reaching annual goals

· Build a World-Class Production Team and sustainable processes that exceed customer expectations

· Maintain and promote a Servant Leader Mind-Set

· Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree or six years wood industry/building material or manufacturing experience

· Ability to analyze and evaluate data and develop detailed analysis and reports for Director Operations and Leadership Team in a concise and precise manner

· Must possess and display excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers

· Responsible for timely completion of production orders, and development of process improvement activities

· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

· Ability to train, recognize, select, and develop talent within the production team

· Demonstrate knowledge of and activities utilizing lean and/or continuous improvement methodology

· All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an extended amount of time, walk and reach with hands and arms. Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work in an environment that is not climate-controlled and can include elevated hot and cold temperatures.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.