Creative Surfaces Manufacturing
Assistant Production Manager - Casework Division
Creative Surfaces Manufacturing, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
Assistant Production Manager - Casework Division
Creative Surfaces Manufacturing is a national leader in custom store fixtures, signage, and countertops for retail, automotive, and casino industries, expanding its casework division in Sioux Falls, SD. Join our growing Casework team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional products to local and nationwide customers.
About Us With state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, SD, we are known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: Salary commensurate with experience.
Robust Benefits: Accrue paid time off from day 1, comprehensive insurance options, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Collaboration: Opportunity to work with an industry‑leading team and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Read and analyze work orders, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production processing of goods, such as machine operators, fabricators, and general laborers.
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to achieve production targets, quality standards, and cost‑effectiveness.
Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Cultivate and train new employees.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—drafting, project management, quality control, and supply chain—to optimize processes, reduce lead times, and enhance product quality.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles such as Kaizen, 5S, Fishbone, 8D, and 5‑why root cause analysis.
Manage inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure efficient material flow.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and implement best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign training to experienced members.
Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements to drive manufacturing innovation.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
Gather non‑conforming papers, review, and create new work orders for replacement parts needed.
Review forklift inspection sheets to ensure they are up to date.
Conduct employee performance appraisals to identify areas for coaching and guidance.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, walk upstairs, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift and move up to 75 lbs.
Capability to work in various physical positions, including sitting, standing, bending, crouching, and working at heights.
Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Interacts with general labor employees.
Communications with all shifts will be required.
Qualifications
Entrepreneurial spirit with an attitude of ultimate accountability.
Experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
Post‑secondary education or equivalent work experience in engineering, operations, business, or a related field (preferred).
Casework industry experience preferred.
Exceptional leadership skills; demonstrated hands‑on approach with staff, strong coaching skills, and a “factory floor presence.”
Strong change leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication, training, and presentation skills.
Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace platforms.
CAD experience preferred.
Knowledgeable in AWI and LEED Standards.
Valid driver’s license.
How To Apply Ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to an exciting new chapter at Creative Surfaces Inc.? Apply today by submitting your résumé via Indeed.com. Only candidates being considered will be contacted. Please do not contact recruiters, call, email, or inquire through LinkedIn.
Creative Surfaces, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran, or disability status.
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About Us With state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, SD, we are known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: Salary commensurate with experience.
Robust Benefits: Accrue paid time off from day 1, comprehensive insurance options, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Collaboration: Opportunity to work with an industry‑leading team and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Read and analyze work orders, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production processing of goods, such as machine operators, fabricators, and general laborers.
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to achieve production targets, quality standards, and cost‑effectiveness.
Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Cultivate and train new employees.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—drafting, project management, quality control, and supply chain—to optimize processes, reduce lead times, and enhance product quality.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles such as Kaizen, 5S, Fishbone, 8D, and 5‑why root cause analysis.
Manage inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure efficient material flow.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and implement best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign training to experienced members.
Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements to drive manufacturing innovation.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
Gather non‑conforming papers, review, and create new work orders for replacement parts needed.
Review forklift inspection sheets to ensure they are up to date.
Conduct employee performance appraisals to identify areas for coaching and guidance.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, walk upstairs, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift and move up to 75 lbs.
Capability to work in various physical positions, including sitting, standing, bending, crouching, and working at heights.
Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Interacts with general labor employees.
Communications with all shifts will be required.
Qualifications
Entrepreneurial spirit with an attitude of ultimate accountability.
Experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
Post‑secondary education or equivalent work experience in engineering, operations, business, or a related field (preferred).
Casework industry experience preferred.
Exceptional leadership skills; demonstrated hands‑on approach with staff, strong coaching skills, and a “factory floor presence.”
Strong change leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication, training, and presentation skills.
Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace platforms.
CAD experience preferred.
Knowledgeable in AWI and LEED Standards.
Valid driver’s license.
How To Apply Ready to join a dynamic team and contribute to an exciting new chapter at Creative Surfaces Inc.? Apply today by submitting your résumé via Indeed.com. Only candidates being considered will be contacted. Please do not contact recruiters, call, email, or inquire through LinkedIn.
Creative Surfaces, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran, or disability status.
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