They ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met by supervising staff, troubleshooting equipment, managing workflows, and maintaining compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor production team members on the second shift to meet daily manufacturing goals.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce company safety policies, OSHA standards, and GMP requirements, acting as the primary safety authority during the shift.

• Workflow Management: Monitor daily production activities, troubleshoot machine issues, and optimize employee efficiency.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet quality standards, conduct inspections and address non-conformance issues. • Reporting & Communication: Report on daily production results, personnel issues, and maintenance needs for plant management.

• Personnel Management: Coach employees, handle attendance, and provide feedback on performance. Typical Qualifications

• Experience: 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in packaging or high-speed manufacturing.

• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, leadership skills, and the ability to work independently.

• Technical: Proficiency in ERP systems or basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

• Education: High school diploma required; an associate degree in manufacturing or a related field is often preferred. Common Working Conditions

• Second shift schedule (e.g., 2:40 PM - 12:40 AM). • Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift materials.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a channel strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Identify key growth areas and market opportunities

o Maintain and present a Quarterly Business Review

o Maintain and execute a rolling three-year plan; aligned to the VP of Sales expectations

• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy and identify potential areas for expansion

• Partnership Development: Build and nurture relationships with key partners, stakeholders, and potential customers to create new business opportunities and drive long-term growth and profitability

• Business Development: Attend trade shows within the DIY channel and expand the brand reach

• Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, agreements, and terms with customers and partners to ensure mutually beneficial arrangements and optimal business outcomes

• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market shifts to identify innovative approaches and solutions that can drive business growth

o Launch new products flawlessly with attention to detail

o Measure and adjust based on results

• Marketing and Proposal Development: Collaborate with marketing team to produce internal and external communications, marketing materials, and presentations to enhance brand visibility

• Customer Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison between company and key customers, fostering strong relationships and understanding their needs

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other functional areas such as Marketing, Customer Service, Sourcing, Engineering/Design/Quality, Merchandising, and Operations to align DIY channel efforts with overall company objectives and ensure effective execution of growth strategies

• P&L Responsibilities: Evaluate customer programs, promotions, advertising and terms and continuously improve the ROI

• Online specialist: Increase exposure of items on customer websites by applying digital tactics

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field and/or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3-5 years working wholesale to retail experience

• Online content management, sales planning, and marketing experience

• Experience with interfacing online and in-store retailers

• Experience with fireplace and outdoor living preferred

• Clear working knowledge of SEO, PPC, Content & Social Media Marketing

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point