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Director of Production
Job in
Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 55806, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
SCS Interiors, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Production is responsible for leading and managing all Production operations at SCS Interiors. This position provides leadership to the Production department while ensuring operational objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and on-time delivery are achieved. The Director of Production works collaboratively with supervisors, management, and other departments to support company goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions for this position are indicated by an asterisk (*) below. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions:
- Responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of the Production departments.
- Establish and maintain operational standards that support safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and on-time delivery objectives.
- Hold supervisors and employees accountable for performance expectations, attendance, conduct, productivity, and departmental goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies throughout Production operations.
- Monitor departmental metrics, labor utilization, workflow efficiencies, quality performance, and production output; collaborate with department supervisors & HR as needed to implement corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Materials, Quality, CAD, NPD, Shipping, HR, and Management to support operational objectives and customer requirements.
- Work closely with supervisors and Human Resources to address employee attendance, performance, behavioral, and conduct concerns.
- Participate in incident investigations, corrective action processes, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Responsible for establishing performance expectations, coaching leaders, and developing accountability within the Production department.
- Oversee and manage production work orders, scheduling activities, and production documentation to support efficient workflow and timely delivery.
- Coordinate production schedules, labor resources, and operational priorities to meet customer deadlines and business objectives.
- Maintain and expand internal and finished good Kanban pull system.
- Facilitate communication and coordination with Sales and other departments regarding customer timelines, due dates, and production priorities.
- Directly supervise Production Supervisors and provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and accountability throughout Production operations. Support supervisors in coordinating workflow, staffing, scheduling, training, and operational priorities to ensure efficient production and timely delivery.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment focused on safety, quality, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Complete supervisor performance evaluations.
- Monitor production processes and volume to ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Recommend staffing changes as needed
- Assist in the development of employee meetings, trainings, procedures, etc.
- Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, employee development, corrective action, and succession planning initiatives.
- Assist in developing and implementing departmental training programs, procedures, work instructions, and employee development initiatives.
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of all production quality control processes
- Participate in the SCS Interiors’ ISO Quality Management System
- Represent SCS Interiors at meetings relevant to company business
- Attend/participate in weekly management meetings
- Participate in management team activities such as strategic planning and QMS activities
- Understand and support the company personnel policies and procedures
- Participate in continuing education opportunities
- Required to complete a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education through workshops, webinars, conferences, or similar…
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