Wood Shop Supervisor

2 months ago


Portland, United States Axiom Custom Products Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Axiom

Axiom Custom Products is a designer and custom manufacturer that services the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. A team of 75, we leverage our digital manufacturing technologies, manufacturing expertise, and decades of trial and error to deliver the highest quality products - an outcome unmatched. We offer our clients extensive in-house services and capabilities that allow us to take on projects at any stage of development from concept to installation.

When it comes to our team, they enjoy excellent pay, great benefits, including medical, dental, vision for the employee (with additional cost options for dependents). We offer 401k and ROTH investment options. After year one you accrue 20 days of PTO, yep, your read that right Combined with paid holidays, our benefits are some of the best in our industry.

Position Overview

Lead Axiom’s manufacturing with passion and innovation. Join our dynamic team as we navigate the exciting evolution of our company. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our production landscape, setting the tone for efficiency, quality, and exceptional client service.

As Head of Manufacturing, you'll take the helm of our highly skilled team, overseeing every stage of production from creating parts through fulfillment. You'll champion cross-functional collaboration across our CNC, Build, Metal, and Finish specializations, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery of flawless products that exceed our clients' expectations.

Salary range: $100k to $140k.

Position Responsibilities

You will drive overall manufacturing performance, with full accountability for meeting production targets, quality standards, delivery deadlines, and safety/business compliance. We’ll rely on you for strategic direction and leadership for the entire manufacturing operation, aligning production with overall company goals and objectives. You will oversee and guide the managers of each specialized manufacturing area (CNC, Build, Metal, Finish), ensuring efficient workflow, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards.

You’ll direct effective cross-functional collaboration between departments, prioritizing production schedules, resolving workflow bottlenecks, and maintaining a dynamic working environment. Critical to getting things done, you’ll build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including engineering, project management, and purchasing teams.

Making sure we learn and grow from our experiences, you’ll work with management to implement continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. To ensure all products meet and exceed client specifications, you’ll work with the teams to help work and rework, as well as maintain robust quality control measures.

To keep everyone safe and production moving, you’ll work with our Facility Manager and other managers to foster a culture of safety and environmental awareness within the manufacturing team.

In managing capacity planning and resource allocation to meet client deadlines, you’ll develop and implement production schedules. To ensure we are tracking on success, you’ll assist in the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on the success of the manufacturing operation.

Essential Skills and Experience

We’re looking for a minimum 10 years of experience in a leadership role within a custom manufacturing environment. You’ll need a proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing production processes.

To execute your role, working all levels of the company, you’ll need excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams.

  • Knowledge in each of our four key manufacturing areas, with expertise in wood fabrication.
  • CNC: Strong understanding of CNC programming, machine operation, and material selection.
  • Building: Expertise in woodworking and cabinetry techniques, assembly processes, and quality control procedures.
  • Metalworking: understanding of welding, cutting, forming, and finishing of metal components.
  • Finishing: knowledge of surface preparation, painting, powder coating, and other finishing techniques.

Tech-savviness is important, along with proficiency in production planning methodologies and scheduling software. We use a variety of software, from an in-house crafted ERP system, to Smartsheet, Slack, Google Docs, etc.

With custom projects, come custom solutions, you’ll need to be keen on asking questions and have a strong analytical and problem-solving skills approach.

We’re looking for someone driven by a passion for innovation and a desire to push boundaries within the manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

Axiom Custom Products operates in a dynamic environment that adapts to the evolving needs of clients, our company, and the industry. We thrive as a small, collaborative team where adaptability and a proactive problem-solving approach are keys to success.

Next Steps

This job ad is not exhaustive and outlines the core responsibilities of the position. Additional responsibilities may be added to the evolving job description for this new role or be assigned based on business needs.

If you're a seasoned manufacturing leader with a hunger for progress and a knack for fostering high-performing teams, then let's break new ground together. Tell us why you'd be a good fit, nothing formal.

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