Assistant Production Manager - Orvis Rod Shop
Posted by The Orvis Company on 06/06/2019
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Fishing, Outdoor
Job Categories: Manufacturing
Company Type: Retail
State: VT
City: Manchester
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Contact Name: Suzy Gedney, HR Dept.
Contact Phone: 802-362-8564
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $41-45,000/year
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
About the Rod Shop:
For all of us at Orvis, the words "Made in America" mean more today than they ever have. What they carry with them is an unwavering promise of quality, backed by over 150 years of sweat, innovation, passion, and pride.
Nowhere is that on display more prominently than in our Manchester, Vermont rod shop, where our fly rods are conceived, constructed, tested, and ultimately perfected. From the state-of-the-art graphite technology used in our Helios 2, Access, and Superfine rods to the time-tested Tonkin-cane construction of our bamboo series, each step in the process involves hard-working American hands and a powerful connection not only to our history, but to each and every rod we build. We have a strong commitment to our craft and to the people with whom we work. If being a member of a group of dedicated craftsmen appeals to you then come join our team! We look forward to meeting you.
About the Company
In 1856, Charles F. Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering superior fly-fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, Orvis is the trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. For more than a century and a half we have loved the wild, explored it, and protected it. At our core we are a fly-fishing and wingshooting brand, inspired by nature, driven by curiosity, and fulfilled by adventure. We are proud to own, use, and share our offerings in distinctive clothing for men and women, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each product and the services we offer is rooted in our heritage, inspired by our love of the wild, and backed by superior customer service and a 100% guarantee of satisfaction.
We have a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers medical, vision, and dental coverage, and an employer-matched 401(K) savings plan. We extend a generous merchandise discount. Orvis is an equal-opportunity employer.
Position Interface
This position reports directly to the Graphite
Department Production Manager and will interact with other members of the
management team as well as Rod Shop and R&D associates.
Responsibilities:
Be an ambassador of the brand and embody the Orvis Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Culture;
Create and monitor production schedule of Graphite Department;
Coordinate Graphite Dept. workflow with Graphite Dept. Production Manager;
Track and monitor expendable supply and carbon inventory;
Work with R&D Process Technicians to develop and improve departmental procedures and SOP;
Support shop-wide initiative of lean processing;
NetSuite System tracking of scrap, throughput, associate performance and manufacturing standards;
Achieve weekly/monthly/yearly department production goals within standard costs thru direct labor efficiencies.
Required Qualifications:
College Degree
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Word;
Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic production environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in a management role;
Knowledge of professional business procedures and protocol.
