Production Manager

SmartLam Technologies Group; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the mass timber industry is seeking a Production Manager in Dothan, AL. The role involves leading manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency, and managing a team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and strong technical knowledge. Proficiency in project management tools and a positive leadership attitude are essential. The company fosters a culture of innovation and sustainability, offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in wood processing.
• Technical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• Ability to motivate and develop people of varied skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, scheduling, and execution of all manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for cost-effective planning, processing, and production.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost control.
• Trains and develops plant operators and support staff.
• Ensures production meets high-quality standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment

Proficient with MS Office and project management tools

High attention to detail

Positive attitude with proven results

5+ years of managerial experience

Self-motivated with multitasking ability

Ability to manage and develop people

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office suite

Cloud-based project management applications

Job description

Salary: $80k-$100k or Depending on Experience

Location: Dothan, AL

About SmartLam North America

SmartLam North America is a leader in the mass timber industry, specializing in the manufacturing of glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT) products for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and precision manufacturing in Dothan, Alabama, with a state-of-the-art automated glulam manufacturing facility.

At SmartLam, we believe in fostering a strong team environment, supporting career growth, and producing high-quality, sustainable wood products. Join us as we revolutionize the mass timber industry.

Position Overview

The Production Manager leads the planning, scheduling and execution of all manufacturing operations within the plant. He/she is responsible for cost-effective planning, processing, production and shipping of CLT and related mass timber components. This role will be the direct manager for each Shift Supervisor. The Production Manager contributes to the success of SmartLam North America by ensuring projects are produced on-time, within budget, with the highest quality and uncompromising safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Training and development of plant machine center operators and support staff to create effective teams and efficient shift production
• Converts design team outputs into work orders and schedules to meet customer demands
• Communicates with project managers to understand project priorities and schedule production accordingly.
• Works with Maintenance Manager to accommodate routine and annual maintenance activities.
• Ensure efficient production scheduling to achieve plant production targets.
• Identifies opportunities for cost control and works to implement them with support from Plant Manager.
• Focused on ongoing process improvement.
• Ensures production is carried out according to high quality standards set forth by the company and project team.
• Promotes a safe working environment at all times.
• Manages collection and reporting of production data, KPI’s etc. to support routine dashboards and special reports as required by Plant Manager.
• Operates with transparency and earns trust at all levels through communication and actions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Proficient with MS Office suite, Gantt charting, cloud-based project management applications and related tools and technologies.
• High attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results
• 5+ years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably wood processing.
• Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to motivate, manage, and develop people of all skill levels effectively.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America endeavors to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.