Production Department Manager: Lead Ops & Improvement

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Windsor Windows & Doors, a division of Woodgrain, seeks a Department Manager to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will oversee daily activities, coach employees, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

The role focuses on managing schedules, monitoring performance, and delivering actionable reports while partnering with leadership to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership, team-building, and employee development skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily manufacturing activities within assigned departments.
• Monitor production schedules and workforce performance to meet goals and delivery commitments.
• Analyze production results and implement improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Provide accurate daily and weekly operational reports, including production performance and variance analysis.
• Partner with leadership to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Windsor Windows & Doors, a division of Woodgrain, seeks a Department Manager to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will oversee daily activities, coach employees, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

The role focuses on managing schedules, monitoring performance, and delivering actionable reports while partnering with leadership to meet departmental goals.