Director of Production

Dci-Marketing-; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCI Marketing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Leader to drive the department that outsources manufacturing of fixtures and printed materials.

You will oversee estimating, supplier selection, quality assurance, and on-time delivery, while managing budgets for a range of projects. You will lead cross-functional teams across sales, design, project management, installation, logistics, and client relations, ensuring targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• 10+ years of related experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience with retail fixtures and point-of-purchase displays is preferred.
• Excellent communicator across multi-functional teams and suppliers.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead department to drive success on projects, coordinating with sales, design, project management, installation, logistics and client relations.
• Manage supplier base to ensure competitive pricing and on-time delivery.
• Responsible for total cost, quality, warranty, and on-time delivery of all production projects.
• Estimate costs for fixtures and components, including development costs, tooling, overhead, supplier costs, margins, packaging, quantities.
• Prepare final quotes to meet timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assure timely project deliverables.
• Train and develop team members; mentor and lead staff.
• Directly manage the Manager of Graphic Production and Director of Global Supply Chain.
• Provide project support as needed; develop and track KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Supplier management

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

DCI Marketing, Inc.As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.Who We AreDCI-Marketing has delivered results for leading companies in the transportation, cosmetics, consumer electronics and grocery industries for over 80 years. To view our solutions and learn more about DCI Marketing, visit www.dcim.com. DCI-Marketing is a division of the Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.At DCI Marketing, we design and build high-impact dealership environments (millwork, fixtures, graphics, digital displays, furniture, and full facility renovations) for the world’s top automotive brands. This role sits at the center of our sales and project teams: you’ll create accurate, competitive, and beautifully presented budgets and proposals that help us win automotive showroom projects.What You’ll DoLead efforts of the production team whose responsibility is to outsource manufacturing of fixtures and printed materials. Department tasks include estimating, supplier selection, quality assurance, on-time delivery, and budget management for a variety of simple to complex projects.Responsibilities:Lead department to drive success on projects. Work closely with sales, design, project management, installation, logistics and client relations, assuring project budgets, schedules, and quality targets are achieved. Act as a technical resource to team members, addressing and resolving inquiries and problems. Provide training within the company. Mentor and develop department team members and manage employees.Supplier ManagementMaintain a supplier base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, drives innovation, and meets the needs of DCI clientsEstablish, build, and maintain relationships with key suppliersReview and assist in resolving any supplier grievances, claims, conflicts, or quality issuesProduction and EstimatingResponsible for total cost, quality, warranty, and on-time delivery of all production projectsEstimating costs of fixtures and components. Includes development costs, tooling, overhead, supplier costs, margins, packaging, quantities, etc.Prepare final quotes from the data collected to meet the specified timeline and budgetManagementServe as a technical resource on materials, estimates, scheduling, and production needsWork closely with cross functional teams to assure timely project deliverablesDevelop and track KPI’s, driving the team toward continuous improvementTraining, development of others, and leading and building strong stable teamsDirectly manage the Manager of Graphic Production, and Director of Global Supply Chain(?)Provide project support as neededWhat You’ll Need10+ years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing preferredKnowledge and understanding of the manufacturing of retail fixtures and point of purchase displaysEffective communicator across multi-functional teams and suppliersFamiliarity with a variety of manufacturing processes, printing, and related materialsProficiency in Microsoft Office, and ERP systemsStrong negotiation, written and oral communications skillsPassionate about work and success, energetic and engaging, assumes ownership of work10-20% travel may be requiredOrganized, detail orientated, good at follow-upEffective problem-solving skillsDemonstrated leadership skills across a wide spectrum of teams and situationsHigh aptitude for mentoringFollowing receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.