Production Manager

Are you a values-driven individual?  Do you have the determination to provide legendary customer service?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?  Are you ready for a challenge?  

Showdown Displays manufactures and supplies event, display and promotional products to the Advertising Specialty and the Promotional Products industry. We also have received recognition for exceptional growth, innovative products, company culture and legendary customer service. We invite you to view some of our products at: www.showdowndisplays.com.

We actively live out our core values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.  For prospective team members who possess these values, are passionate about what they do and want to truly make a difference, joining our company can be a life-changing opportunity.

We are looking for a Production Manager to join our team in Ramsey. The Production Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of multiple value streams in the plant across multiple shifts.  This position has overall accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost for their assigned value streams. Our ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a strong understanding of the print operations processes.

What you will be responsible for:

• Develop and lead high achieving teams ensuring each value streams ability to achieve operational targets
• Develop and implement processes and procedures continuously improving in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Work in a cross functional capacity to address operational challenges
• Establish group assignments, accountabilities, and standard work for all roles in production area
• Champion a flexible workforce that flexes employees as needed on a daily/weekly/seasonal basis
• Assist in achieving labor and cost of goods financial targets throughout the operational process
• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operation to ensure the most effective utilization of all resources
• Coach, mentor and develop next level of leads and supervisors throughout the production process
• Promote and develop employee relations and communications on the production line
• Conduct periodic performance reviews
• Report relevant shift and department status
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area
• Encourage and facilitate the incorporation of Lean objectives and processes in all production departments
• Assure that all company policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What will you bring to the table (Skills/Experience Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years manufacturing experience
• Prior experience with print operations highly desired( dye sublimation printing highly preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years management experience
• Proven ability to develop people
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events and/or Process Improvement
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues to resolution
• Ability to work in fast paced, demanding work environment
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, proven organizational and planning abilities as well as outstanding problem solving skills
• Ability to be flexible
• Strong computer skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time on the production floor where noise is at a moderate level.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What will you enjoy from working with us?

• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Competitive pay and benefits including 401k and company match!
• Paid training.
• Fun work environment built on six Core Values ~ Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. This is not just a poster on the wall!
• Great employee referral program! Refer someone and earn cash! How legendary is that?
• Strong leadership team!
• An organization that gives back – we strongly support Common Hope.
• An organization that you will be proud to work for!

If you can demonstrate your extraordinary successes in the areas above, then we would love to hear from you!  Please gather your resume, along with a summary of your successes referencing the questions above and apply at www.showdowndisplays.com.

Offers are contingent upon passing all background checks, criminal check and professional reference checks.

COVID-19 Precautions

We take our employees’ health and safety seriously. Both MN OSHA and the Anoka County of Health have reviewed and approved our COVID-19 Response Plan and its execution.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Showdown Displays is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.