We are currently seeking an Operations and Production Manager. This role will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the furniture manufacturing process to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and within budget. Working closely with the Sales Manager and vendors, this role plays a key part in ensuring customer satisfaction while managing resources efficiently. The Production Manager is hands-on and collaborative, as the team operates in a small, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Coordination
*Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery timelines.
*Collaborate with the Sales Manager to align production priorities with customer orders.
*Monitor production progress and address any delays or challenges promptly.
Bookkeeping & Administrative Support
*Perform light bookkeeping duties, including managing purchase orders and handling accounts payable (AP) responsibilities.
Quality Control
*Ensure furniture products meet company quality standards and customer specifications.
*Conduct regular inspections during production to maintain consistency and address issues.
*Manage rework or repair processes as needed.
Inventory & Materials Management
*Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material orders to prevent shortages or overstock.
*Maintain accurate records of materials and finished goods.
*Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and negotiate cost-effective solutions.
Process Improvement
*Identify and implement improvements in production workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Collaboration with Sales
*Partner with the Sales Manager to provide updates on production timelines and capacity.
*Assist in resolving production-related issues impacting sales or delivery schedules.
*Provide input on the feasibility and timelines for custom
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience in production management or coordination, preferably within the furniture or manufacturing industry.
* Strong understanding of furniture production processes (e.g., woodworking, upholstery, finishing).
* Comfortable using spreadsheets to manage timelines and payments
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment.
* Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with the Sales Manager and suppliers.
Working Conditions:
* Partially remote with flexibility to work from home as desired.
* Primarily based in the showroom office, with weekly (or as needed) visits to local production facility.
* Occasional travel for supplier or client visits as required.
Inspired by French and Scandinavian ’30s and 40’s design, RUEMMLER is a contemporary furniture line defined by clean lines, soft curves, and the expression of raw material typical of that design era. The collection features honest objects that are elegant, refined, functional, built to assimilate into a broad range of aesthetics. Emphasizing broad strokes over ornament, RUEMMLER’s collection functions as the foundation of a space rather than an embellishment.
The RUEMMLER office is run out of the Showroom Apartment in Hancock Park.
