Production Manager - Springs Window Fashions

Description

About Horizons Window Fashions

With roots stretching back to 1891, Horizons has experienced unprecedented growth marketing and producing unique and innovative window fashions not available from any other company. We’re proud of our long, rich heritage of creating supreme quality, locally handcrafted products in Waukegan, Illinois.

A Legacy of High-Design, Custom Craftsmanship

When craftsman Joseph Perkowitz arrived in the United States in 1891 and started the first Perkowitz family window fashions store in Evanston, Illinois, he began a journey that formed the foundation of our custom, high-design, and bespoke window treatment manufacturing, engineering, and design capabilities. Today, Horizons is leading the charge to deliver future design ideas limited only by the imagination and creativity of our customers.

Continuing the Journey

In 2013 Horizons was acquired by Springs Window Fashions.  Springs has been part of the window treatments industry since 1939.  Headquartered in Middleton WI, Springs has over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide.  We pride ourselves as “The Best Experience Company”, striving to provide the best experience for our consumers, channel partners, and associates.

Job Summary

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading all facets of running an operations and assembly department of Horizons Window Fashions.  The role includes fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving performance and engagement of associates, and delivering operational results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.   The incumbent will focus on implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques, with emphasis on producing a quality product on-time.  This Manager will work with his/her team of Supervisors, Leads and Product Associates to create a Best Experience environment, rewarding high performance and developing personal growth.

Job Duties

• Develop Manufacturing team to grow and support unit growth through coaching and development
• Manage Production and measure business success through metrics including:

• Safety
• Quality
• On Time Delivery
• Manufacturing Costs
• Engagement

• Improve skill sets of associates through proactive training, both formal and informal.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Drive improvements and simplification of processes to reduce indirect labor, scrap, rework, internal errors and omissions, and increase inventory accuracy.
• Lead and develop team of Supervisors and Leads to foster personal development.
• Become a Change agent and have a Passion for CI.
• Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager/Upper Management.
• Lead CI projects.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or at least 5 to 7 years of experience in a supervisory role within a discrete manufacturing environment
• Technical background: Manufacturing and Product Engineering
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing and/or six sigma applications
• Experience working on strategic goals along with tactical simultaneously
• Experience driving cultural changes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding people skills, hands on and lead by example mentality
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Physical Requirements

Vision abilities:  close vision, distance and ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance, stoop, and kneel.