Description

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Production Manager in the McAllen, TX area

Company Overview

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, Sunsetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has invested heavily building capabilities the last three years to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.

 We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerating pace and have a lot to offer consumers who want to improve their home décor. Despite COVID, our company is experiencing high growth as consumers spend more time at home and want to redecorate. 

Job Summary

To ensure a continuous flow of work through their designated cell or department. To lead the Production Team in performing daily manufacturing duties relating to Production, Reporting, Forecasting, Time and Attendance and Performance Management.

Job Duties

• Monitor and manage department/area daily workload.
• May meet with Production and Inventory Control to plan department/area workload.
• Ensure quality, safety and service within department/area.
• May represent department/area on cross-functional product line team.
• Participate on other cross-functional teams or work on special projects.
• Implement Lean and cost control initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise in department/area.
• Interact with engineering and product platform areas on new product development
• Manage associate lifecycle by:
  • Perform needs assessment for staffing.
  • May update job descriptions.
  • Interview and select appropriate candidates regular and temps.
  • Schedule/manage new hire training and acculturation of temporary associates.
• Ensure associate performance by:
  • Complete associate assessment.
  • Complete one-on-one review with each associate.
  • Make recommendations on associate pay increases.
  • Train new associates on assessment.
  • Coordinate assessment translation/interpretation for ESL associates.
  • Complete mid-year check-ins with associates.
• Coaches and mentor associates by:
  • Monitor errors relating to production, quality, etc.
  • Prepare documentation for all verbal and written warnings, up to final warning with HR assistance.
  • Meet with associate to discuss warning
• Manages associate time through Timesaver by:
  • Input missed punches, vacation time, attendance bonus, LOA, holiday, and other non-worked hours
  • Check and approve overtime
  • Adjust time entries as necessary
  • Approve timecards
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Ensure associates follow 6S procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
• Ensure associates perform minor maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Ensure associates follow safety policies and procedures. Ensure associates attend regularly-scheduled safety meetings.
• Lead daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum Education Required: Some college education preferred or High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Job-Related Experience Required: 3-Years manufacturing/leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ensure quality
• Using project plan and project schedule methodology
• Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work
• Understanding SunSetter and SFW team structure, roles and responsibilities
• Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
• Using department and company scorecard and other metrics
• Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level

• May train and mentor other associates.
• Use Microsoft Office to prepare charts, graphs reports and presentations.
• Ensures quality by:
  • Using project plan and project schedule methodology
  • Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work

Behavioral Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
• Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement