Production Manager

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

Facility Equipment & Work Environment

• Clean manufacturing/office environment
• Light manufacturing
• Warehouse
• Varied manufacturing processes
• Wide range of manufacturing materials

Education & Experience

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance benefits
• Paid holidays
• And more

Contact Us

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO UPC WEBSITE,

Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs