Millwork Plant Manager

Description

The Plant Manager oversees production, quality, safety, and profit goals for a facility with over 60 team members, managing work schedules, material inventory, equipment maintenance, and capital projects while championing continuous‑improvement initiatives such as 5S and lean manufacturing.

The Plant Manager holds full supervisory responsibility for hiring, training, developing, and disciplining staff, with minimal travel required, and USAM affirms its commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure schedule accuracy.
• Lead safety culture and enforce strict OSHA compliance.
• Review work orders before releasing for production.
• Direct and coordinate activities of 60+ production team members.
• Monitor material and hardware inventory to support manufacturing.
• Promote teamwork by collaborating with other managers and staff.
• Develop and monitor quality standards.
• Partner with Human Resources to hire, train, motivate, discipline, and terminate employees per company policies.
• Create career ladders and succession plans with HR.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of machinery; recommend repairs or replacements.
• Lead capital improvement projects for equipment, building upgrades, or work cells.
• Provide equipment training and enforce workplace safety; maintain a clean environment.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Identify profit‑maximizing and process‑improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement using 5S, lean manufacturing, and waste reduction.
• Cultivate a positive organizational culture and lead engagement initiatives.
• Organize departmental structure and manage staffing levels.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of architectural millwork operations experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity, strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge of product lines, equipment, AWI assembly standards, OSHA regulations, and the ability to create production schedules using casework engineering software like Microvellum.

The position involves regular interaction with clients and suppliers, work in both office and shop‑floor environments, and requires physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting up to 75 lb, and adherence to safety protocols.

• Minimum 5 years architectural millwork operations experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Ability to create and maintain production schedules that meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of company product lines, equipment, AWI assembly standards, and installation techniques.
• Proficiency with casework engineering software, preferably Microvellum.
• Strong organizational, detail‑oriented, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment with fluctuating priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor, motivate, resolve conflicts, set expectations, and provide feedback.
• Physical demands include regular talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, using hands, and occasional lifting of 5‑75 lb, reaching, climbing, and stooping.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance