Plant Production Manager

USAM is a high-end architectural millwork firm based in Northern VA, looking for a motivated Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will ensure commitments are being met, while developing strategies to improve the overall operational performance of the plant operations. A successful Plant Manager is a hands‑on leader, who can effectively deliver a high‑quality product that is produced cost‑effectively, efficiently and on‑schedule with the highest positive impact to the financial bottom line.

This position is responsible for the overall performance of the facility, including production, quality, safety, and profit goals while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet casework and millwork project deadlines
• Confer with Project Managers and/or other team members to ensure established schedules maintain accuracy
• Lead a great safety culture with strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures to comply per OSHA requirements.
• Review all work orders prior to releasing for production
• Direct and coordinate the activities of 60+ team members engaged in production
• Monitor and ensure proper levels of materials and hardware are maintained and accounted for to support manufacturing functions
• Work with other managers and team members to promote a team environment
• Develop quality standards and continually monitor to ensure standards are being met
• Work in conjunction with Human Resources to hire, train, motivate, instruct and, when required, discipline and terminate subordinates according to Company policies, procedures and standards of performance
• Collaborate with Human Resources to create career ladders/succession plans to ensure intentional preparedness for team member promotions and/or terminations
• Ensure preventative maintenance on machinery is being performed and offer recommendations for repair and/or replacement of machinery when needed
• Lead capital improvement projects for new equipment, building upgrades or work cell improvements
• Ensure team member training for proper equipment use and overall workplace safety. Ensure a clean and safe work environment is maintained
• Support and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Continually look for opportunities to maximize profits and improve processes and safety
• Create and lead a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on 5S, application of lean manufacturing principles and waste reduction
• Cultivate a positive organizational culture and lead engagement efforts to maintain morale and effectively motivate a diverse team
• Organize departmental structure and maintain appropriate management and staffing levels
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of architectural millwork and operations management experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in a management/supervisory role
• Ability to create and maintain production schedules to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of company product lines, equipment & machinery, AWI assembly standards, and installation techniques
• Knowledge of casework engineering software, preferably Microvellum
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations
• Expert manager and leadership skills is required - the Plant Manager will need to be able to mentor, motivate, resolve conflicts, set expectations and give feedback to the team

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally push, pull, or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 5-75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth…