CLC Assistant Production Manager

Curated Events CLC; Apex (NC); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Curated Events Apex, NC seeks an Assistant Production Manager to lead daily fabrication operations for the Curated Linen Collection. You will drive safe, efficient production, ensure quality, and manage inventory with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with Sales and Operations, and identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and control costs while maintaining high standards.

Qualifikationen

• 2–4 years of progressively responsible experience in production, manufacturing, fabrication, textile operations, or related environment.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including training, workflow coordination, and coaching.
• Experience with production scheduling, quality control, inventory, and operational process improvement.
• Working knowledge of expense tracking, vendor coordination, and cost controls.
• Experience in textile fabrication, sewing operations, custom manufacturing, or event rental production strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with inventory or production management systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate daily production priorities and staffing with Production and Floor Managers.
• Monitor productivity, deadlines, quality, and resolve production issues.
• Support product launches, custom cut requests, repairs, and timely fabrication deliveries.
• Attend Sales-Operations and order review meetings to anticipate requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and proper equipment handling.

Kenntnisse

Production scheduling

Quality control

Inventory management

Cost controls

Team leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business or operations management

Tools

Excel

Production management systems

Jobbeschreibung

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SG&A Apex, NC, US

About Curated Events

At Curated Events, we create unforgettable moments through exceptional event services. Our commitment to "Service. Selection. Style. Delivered." guides our work. We value mutual respect, teamwork, integrity, and a workplace that enriches the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. As an award-winning luxury event services company, we provide high-quality event rental products, from tabletop settings to tents and structures.

Position Summary

The Assistant Production Manager supports the Production and Print Design Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the Curated Linen Collection fabrication team. This role helps drive safe, efficient production; consistent quality; timely order fulfillment; inventory accuracy; and disciplined expense management. The position also provides hands-on team leadership, collaborates across Sales and Operations, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, service, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Operations and Quality

• Coordinate daily production priorities, schedules, staffing, and workflow with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, deadlines, and quality standards; help resolve production issues and implement corrective improvements.
• Support product launches, custom cut requests, damage repairs, and timely delivery of fabrication work in partnership with Sales and Operations.
• Participate in regular Sales-Operations and order review meetings to anticipate upcoming production requirements.
• Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, housekeeping, and compliance with established safety procedures.

Continuous Improvement and Service

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, improve turnaround times, and control costs without compromising quality.
• Help implement and communicate operating procedures, systems, and process changes; train staff on updated expectations.
• Provide responsive, professional service to internal partners and external vendors.

Vendor and Inventory Coordination

• Maintain effective relationships with key suppliers; monitor pricing, service levels, and applicable rebates.
• Partner with the Inventory Manager and Floor Manager to review inventory levels, accuracy, utilization, and record maintenance.
• Help address inventory discrepancies and improve material planning and availability.

Financial and Administrative Support

• Review operational invoices for accuracy and route them for approval and timely Accounts Payable processing in accordance with company authorization requirements.
• Support development and monitoring of annual operating budgets, including labor, supplies, and other production expenses.
• Assist the Production and Print Design Manager with capital expenditure planning and monthly budget tracking.
• Maintain the general ledger (GL) expense tracker, including invoice entry, balancing, and month-end reconciliation support against the P&L.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, training, and accountability for fabrication employees in coordination with the Floor Manager.
• Support interviewing, selection, onboarding, scheduling, and assignment of work.
• Participate in performance reviews, employee development, documentation, and corrective action processes in partnership with the manager and Human Resources.
• Model Curated values, teamwork, respect, service, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience in production, manufacturing, fabrication, textile operations, or a related operational environment.
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including training, workflow coordination, and employee coaching.
• Experience with production scheduling, quality control, inventory, and operational process improvement.
• Working knowledge of expense tracking, vendor coordination, and cost controls.
• Experience in textile fabrication, sewing operations, custom manufacturing, or event rental production strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with inventory or production management systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

Critical Attributes

• Hands-on, organized leader who can prioritize competing deadlines and follow through.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Clear communicator and collaborative partner across production, inventory, Sales-Operations, and Operations.
• Sound judgment, ownership, problem-solving ability, and financial discipline.
• Ability to coach employees, build trust, and reinforce the Curated culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides direct day-to-day supervision and direction to assigned CLC/Fabrication staff, within delegated authority and in coordination with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager. May participate in hiring, training, work assignments, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Curated Events is an equal opportunity employer.

This description summarizes the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Curated Events provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.