Manufacturing and Scheduling Manager - Happy Valley - Kelvix

Description

Manufacturing and Scheduling Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Operations

Status: Full-time

Classification: Exempt

Salary Grade: $75,000- $90,000 / year

Date revised:

Kelvix is a leading LED lighting solutions manufacturer. We provide collaborative support and innovative services to agents, lighting specifiers, distributors, and electrical contractors. Our aim is to provide the best customer service experience with every interaction.

We:

·       Provide the path of least resistance for our customers, no matter the obstacle.

·       Deliver outstanding service that stems from a place of gratitude. 

·       Work in partnership with our customers to achieve exceptional outcomes.

·       Strive to improve and grow to maintain the highest standards of customer service.

·       Are creative and think outside the box to solve problems.

Position summary

The Manufacturing and Scheduling Manager schedules and coordinates the flow of work within the manufacturing plant to expedite production. This position reports to the VP of Operations and works closely with all members of the team.

Essential functions

·      Own and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer delivery, labor capacity, and material constraints

·      Provide daily, hands-on leadership to hourly manufacturing employees, including work assignments, coaching, and accountability

·      Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities, expectations, and schedule changes clearly to the team

·      Monitor labor efficiency, attendance, and throughput; take corrective action when performance does not meet expectations

·      Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering to resolve production constraints and priorities

·      Develop, document, and maintain clear manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable, high-quality output

·      Establish and enforce in-process and final Quality Control checks to ensure products meet Kelvix standards the first time

·      Investigate quality issues and production inefficiencies using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

·      Lead and execute manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity

·      Ensure accurate and timely work order execution within the ERP system

·      Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment

·      Own the manufacturing and scheduling components of the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, inventory, and execution

·      Serve as the primary manufacturing communication point to peer departments, ensuring timely, clear, and accurate communication regarding capacity, schedules, constraints, and execution risks

Additional job responsibilities

·      Be available to work flexible hours as necessary

·      Special projects and other duties as assigned

Supervisory responsibilities:

·      This position provides day‑to‑day leadership and direction to manufacturing employees and may assist with training, performance feedback, and accountability.

Key performance indicators

·      Safety incident rate and adherence to safety standards

·      Labor cost performance versus budget

·      Manufacturing defect rate and first-pass yield

·      Production schedule adherence and schedule stability

·      On-Time Delivery (OTD) greater than 97%

·      Accuracy and timeliness of production reporting in ERP system

·      SOP creation, completion, and adherence

·      Year-over-year manufacturing productivity improvements

Competencies

Leadership Expectations

This role requires a hands-on manufacturing leader who leads by example on the production floor. The Manufacturing and Scheduling Manager is expected to set clear expectations, hold themselves and others accountable, and follow through on commitments. This individual must demonstrate initiative, integrity, and humility while driving a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires a strong sense of ownership, respect for people, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.

Customer & Employee-Centricity

• Leads with respect for people and creates a safe, organized, and supportive environment
• Protects customer trust by emphasizing quality and "right the first time" execution

Collaborative Problem Solving

• Partners effectively with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and IT to resolve constraints and align priorities
• Communicates clearly to find practical, shared solutions

Agility & Adaptability

• Remains calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Adjusts priorities, schedules, and resources as conditions change

Strategic Thinking & Innovation

• Identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
• Uses data and process thinking to build scalable, sustainable operations

Accountability & Ownership

• Owns production outcomes, not just tasks
• Sets clear expectations and consistently follows through with integrity

Effective Communication & Influence

• Communicates priorities, risks, and changes clearly to both the production floor and peer departments
• Builds trust through direct, respectful communication

Results Orientation & Drive for Excellence

• Executes with urgency while maintaining high standards for quality and safety
• Drives measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and on-time delivery

Operational Leadership

• Strong floor presence with the ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable
• Creates and enforces clear SOPs and uses ERP/data to ensure accurate execution and reporting

Required education and experience

· years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct responsibility for production scheduling and floor execution

·      Demonstrated experience supervising and leading hourly manufacturing employees

Hands-on experience creating, implementing, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

·      Experience owning or heavily contributing to quality control processes and defect reduction efforts

·      Proven ability to execute manufacturing improvements related to productivity, labor efficiency, quality, or delivery

·      Comfortable working in an ERP/MRP environment and partnering in system implementation or optimization

Preferred education

·      Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Working environment

·      This position generally works in a well-lit and heated production setting with adequate ventilation.

·      General schedule is Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm.

·      Occasional work on weekends

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Kelvix is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.