WHO IS DESIGN GROUP? Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers. Design Group is recruiting for a Production Manager in our Leesville, SC location reporting to the Plant Manager. WHAT WILL I DO IN THIS ROLE? In this role, you will oversee employees and shift operations to ensure production, quality and safety requirements are met. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement Company safety policies and procedures and promote 5S and good housekeeping practices for department facilities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and quality improvement efforts, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Participate in and facilitate monthly safety and communication meetings with department personnel.
• Direct and assign work to all weave room personnel, adjusting as needed to meet the production schedule and customer priorities while staying within budget.
• Shift weave room personnel in a fair manner to meet the needs of production.
• Conduct department interviews, present department orientation, and oversee training of all new shift employees.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other departments as a team to help meet Company goals and objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day activities within departments to meet expectations and identify and implement solutions to daily issues to address root causes.
• Perform any other task necessary for the smooth operation of the department as a whole to ensure all employees have the tools needed to be successful.
• Investigate labor and material variances and identify and implement opportunities for improvements.
• Utilize company MRP system to identify warps required to meet the needs of production plan and create work orders for new orders of Greige and yarn dye.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• Ability to read, write and do basic math. Some post-secondary training or education is desired.
• Manufacturing or production experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Experience working with an ERP system (MAPICS preferred).
• AS400 data retrieval and entry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing with ability to implement.

WHAT DOES DESIGN GROUP OFFER ME? We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical insurance and 401k with matching program as well as a paid time off plan including family leave options. Design Group believes in a fun, flexible work environment that allows your creativity to flourish and grow. Check out our video portal by clicking here! DESIGN GROUP IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A TALENTED NETWORK OF DIVERSE EMPLOYEES. WE ARE LOOKING AT ALL PRODUCTS WITH NEW EYES TO ENSURE WE ARE REPRESENTING DIVERSITY THROUGH DESIGN, MARKETING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. WE ARE WORKING DILIGENTLY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MINORITY-OWNED SUPPLIERS AND FREELANCERS THAT WE PARTNER WITH AND PRODUCT DONATIONS ARE BEING MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR SUPPORT OF INCLUSION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION. INTERNALLY, WE ARE WORKING TO INCREASE THE DIVERSITY WITHIN OUR WORKFORCE THROUGH MULTIPLE CHANNELS SUCH AS AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASPIRING BLACK AND BROWN DESIGNERS AND A REVAMPED EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO REFER MINORITY APPLICANTS. OUR DIVERSITY INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE US A WELL-ROUNDED AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

Required Skills Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate of an approved school of Ultrasonography or Radiologic Technology with cross training in ultrasonography

Vascular Technologist credentials preferred

REQUIRED LICENSES:

Demonstrates the ability to provide care according to licensure and registration requirements Current registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Basic Life Support certification