Production Manager Jobs in the Countertop Industry

Basic Function of the Production Manager

The basic function of the Production Manager is to plan, organize, monitor, manage, and control the Company’s stone-cutting and polishing activities and elements of:

  • Production Personnel

  • Production Scheduling

  • Tools/Supplies

  • Equipment Maintenance

  • Training

  • To perform the duties of the Company’s Safety Officer.

Salary Range For Production Manager

25th Percentile

$56,250

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th Percentile

$63,250

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th Percentile

$75,250

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

*Projected salaries for related positions

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities necessary to meet the minimum job requirements of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education

  • Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

  • Preferred:  College degree in business, arts, or related field

Licensing/Registration/Certification

  • Required: None

  • Preferred: None

Experience

  • Required: Five or more years experience as Manager of an equivalent manufacturing department with a minimum of $1,000,000 in annual sales.

  • Preferred: Not applicable

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate multiple departments with 4 or more employees in the Company.

  • Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets financial reports, legal documents, and industry/trade magazines.

  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.

  • Excellent knowledge of the Company’s industry and trends impacting its business.

  • Become an active member of the community.

  • Ability to effectively communicate, in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The primary functional duties and responsibilities of the Production Manager include: 

  • Keep the President apprised of activities in the production area.

  • Operate the production area within budgetary guidelines.

  • Schedule production and supervise production area work to meet all work order commitments on time, at or under budget, and to customer and Company specifications and quality control standards.

  • Submit accurate and timely reports documenting production area activities to the President, including those for production activity and scheduling.

  • Supervise the cleaning and maintenance of production area, equipment and tooling.

  • Supervise production personnel to keep production area clean and free of debris.

  • Supervise the cleaning and maintenance of production area equipment and tooling.

  • Supervise production personnel to keep production areas clean and free of debris.

  • Prepare an effective and relevant job description or duties list for every production employee and submit to the President for final approval.

  • Interview to fill production positions with qualified personnel.  The President must approve new hires and compensation.

  • Conduct employee performance evaluations on all production personnel at least twice per year.

  • Fairly and consistently apply Company and personnel policies within the production area.

  • Within budgetary guidelines, maintain production supplies in a manner to minimize Company costs while preventing out-of-stock conditions from restricting production.

  • Train and cross-train all production personnel and train an individual in the Company as backup for the Production Manager to cover absences.

  • Research and recommend measures to the President to improve production efficiency, product quality, and safety.

  • The President may assign other duties and tasks.