Design Manager

Based in Michigan, Zeeland Lumber & Supply operates truss and wall panel component manufacturing plants along with full-service building material yards that distribute lumber and an expansive range of specialty products, such as windows, doors, roofing, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim.


A Brief Overview

The Design Manager is a senior management position that supervises a design staff. The position may be at a single location or may have multiple location responsibilities.


What you will do

• Oversees the daily operation of a design group for manufacturing.
• Schedules designer assignments.
• Reviews submitted plans from customers to determine if all needed information is available prior to work progressing to the design group.
• Reviews completed designs to insure design integrity and code compliance.
• Conducts employee reviews and other HR functions.
• Works with staff Professional Engineers or MiTek Engineers regarding code compliance.
• Conducts employee training as it relates to the design department.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in design, engineering, or architecture or equivalent work experience required.

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years as a manufacturing designer in the building materials industry required.

Skills and Abilities

• Full understanding of industry standard design software and ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Computer and design software literate.

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Zeeland Lumber & Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.