Director of Production and Manufacturing Operations
13 days ago
Deerfield Beach
Job Description Position Overview Closet Factory South Florida is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Production and Manufacturing Operations to lead our custom manufacturing operation in Deerfield Beach, Fl. This is a senior factory leadership position responsible for production performance, workforce management, quality control, machinery maintenance, facility maintenance, safety, material flow, and the on-time completion of custom cabinetry and closet components. The successful candidate must have direct management experience within the custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, woodworking, or custom closet industry. This is not a desk-only management position. The Director of Production and Manufacturing Operations will be expected to maintain a strong presence on the production floor, identify problems quickly, hold employees accountable, and implement practical solutions. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet the following requirements: • Minimum of five years of experience in a comparable production, manufacturing, or factory operations leadership role within the custom cabinetry, custom closet, architectural millwork, or woodworking industry., • Previous responsibility for managing a manufacturing workforce of at least 40 employees., • Strong knowledge of CNC machining, woodworking equipment, production methods, and manufacturing processes., • Working knowledge of machinery maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance documentation., • Experience overseeing facility maintenance, repairs, housekeeping standards, and vendor coordination., • Demonstrated experience managing production schedules, labor assignments, workflow, capacity, and daily output., • Strong understanding of quality-control procedures, workplace safety, inventory management, and material utilization., • Ability to lead supervisors, machine operators, technicians, assemblers, and other production employees., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, custom manufacturing environment., • Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills., • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus., • Knowledge of the Cut Rite software platform is a plus., • Experience with woodWOP CNC programming software is a plus. Key Responsibilities • Direct all daily factory operations and production activities., • Manage, coach, develop, and hold accountable a manufacturing team of 40 or more employees., • Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production goals and monitor actual performance against forecasted output., • Oversee CNC machinery, woodworking equipment, edgebanders, assembly operations, and related production processes., • Maintain a hands-on presence throughout the manufacturing facility., • Ensure jobs are manufactured accurately, completely, and on schedule., • Reduce missing parts, remakes, rework, material waste, production delays, and quality defects., • Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules for all production machinery and equipment., • Confirm that machinery maintenance logs, repair records, and inspection documentation are completed accurately., • Coordinate equipment repairs and minimize production downtime., • Oversee the maintenance, appearance, cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of the manufacturing facility., • Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for facility systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, loading areas, storage areas, and safety equipment., • Coordinate outside contractors and service vendors for facility repairs, inspections, and maintenance projects., • Ensure facility-related issues are identified, documented, prioritized, and resolved promptly., • Monitor labor productivity, overtime, staffing levels, machine utilization, and production capacity., • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe manufacturing environment., • Enforce company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and production procedures., • Work closely with engineering, purchasing, inventory, installation, and executive management., • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement measurable process improvements., • Provide regular reporting on production output, labor performance, quality, machinery maintenance, facility maintenance, waste, and operational risks. Compensation • Base starting salary of $125,000, • Performance-based bonus opportunities, • Competitive benefits package including health,dental,401K matching program and disability, • Long-term career opportunity with a growing organization Work Location This is a full-time, on-site position located at our manufacturing facility in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Qualified candidates should submit a resume detailing their experience managing custom cabinetry, custom closet, millwork, or woodworking manufacturing operations. Closet Factory South Florida is an equal opportunity employer.