Production Manager

Job Summary:
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of NW Arkansas, a leading home remodeling company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to join our team in Rogers, Arkansas. The Production Manager has responsibility of coordinating production activities of internal and external resources to complete remodeling jobs as designed.  This role will oversee and manage a team of Lead Carpenters and Trade Partners, ensuring quality work, project timing & budget and excellent customer service. This position reports to the General Manager but interfaces directly with Design, Sales, Operations and Trade Partners.   This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive compensation and benefits.

About Us:

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of NW Arkansas is a female, family-owned design/build firm that focuses primarily on bath & kitchen renovations (interior).  We are locally owned and operated and part of a 45 member and growing franchise network across the US.  DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of NW Arkansas is able to take clients from design through product selection/procurement to the actual remodel completion with our team……a one stop shop.  We have a brick-and-mortar Design Center located in the Pinnacle Hills/One Uptown area of Rogers where we meet with clients face to face about their design, product selection and other needs.

Visit our website for more information - www.dreammaker-remodel.com/nwa/

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance reimbursement 
• Paid time off and holidays
• Simple IRA with company match up to 3%
• Monday through Friday work week (8 hr days)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare daily work schedules for the week. Reviewing job sheets to verify time commitments, scheduling needs, material requirements, and manpower allocation
• Scheduling and attending pre-construction meetings with the Designer and Lead Carpenter(s)
• Scheduling and attending weekly production meetings with Lead Carpenters
• Maintaining production master schedule by updating daily
• Assigning Lead Carpenters to projects
• Scheduling and coordinating trade partners
• Conducting production audits pre-close
• Reviewing projects for sales (labor/scope) and confirming accuracy of estimates and production feasibility
• Performing site inspections for sales as necessary
• Applying for and managing building permits, including scheduling permit inspections if applicable
• Investigating / troubleshooting warranty claims
• Auditing jobsites for dust & floor protection and job safety
• Maintaining inventory lists for tools and vehicle(s)
• Ensuring general supplies are on hand and properly allocated
• Ensuring jobs are properly staged and job signs are posted
• Communicate updates to clients/owners on project progress and next steps
• Reviewing and approving time sheets from prior day / prior week and submitting to the office
• Conducting annual performance reviews
• Training/mentoring production staff daily
• Ensuring Lead Carpenters are following systems, procedures, and the Code of Values
• Contacting all Lead Carpenters and reviewing job statuses daily
• Following the Code of Values

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school training preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or remodeling industry
• Proven leadership experience, with ability to manage a team effectively
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and other trade skills related to kitchen and bathroom remodeling
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-starter and able to work independently without constant supervision
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, stand for long periods of time, and work in various weather conditions

Other Qualifications

• Advanced carpentry, general construction trades skills
• Exceptional customer relations skills
• Internal and external customer service focus
• Ability to communicate and work in a productive team environment
• Effective time management skills and prioritization
• Effective and creative use of problem solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to manage others workers and trade partners