Production Manager

Dhpace; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dhpace is seeking a Production Manager for its Olathe, KS office. This role involves directing and monitoring daily operations of the production departments, including staff supervision and equipment maintenance.

Qualified candidates should preferably have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of management experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, generous paid time off, and competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and minimum of five years of experience managing personnel.
• Must be an excellent communicator and highly organized.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor all production operations including staff supervision.
• Create production schedules and ensure quality product production.
• Manage production costs and provide cost estimates.

Skills

Excellent communicator

High organization skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites

Knowledge of industrial woodworking machines

Forklift/reach truck experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Why DH Pace?

The DH Pace Company is a family‑owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking to hire a Production Manager in our Olathe, KS office! This individual will be responsible for day‑to‑day directing and monitoring operations of the production departments, including supervision of staff, equipment maintenance, resolution of problems, inventory, work priorities, scheduling of production, quality, deadlines, communication with other work teams and recommendations for improvement to processes, morale, teamwork and safety.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for day-to-day directing and monitoring all production operations, including supervision of staff, maintaining and executing production schedule, equipment and inventory maintenance, resolution of problems, work priorities, and quote reviews
• Be highly organized and have the knowledge to create production schedules, oversee production processes and ensure the best quality product is produced in the department while maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Manage production cost and provide yearly update to cost matrixes
• Provide timely and accurate cost estimates for sales team
• Conduct scheduled inventoriesPerform troubleshooting and maintenance
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred and a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing personnel; an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered
• Must be an excellent communicator who is highly organized and possesses a good mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
• Comprehensive working knowledge of industrial wood working machines including table saw, mitre saw, routers, and nailer
• Forklift/reach truck experience

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities