Full Time Position, Boston
Artaic is a unique design and manufacturing firm based in Boston. Artaic produces highly customized tile mosaic murals and companion field tile for a wide variety of applications, primarily within the commercial and residential architecture and interior design field, across industries including hospitality, healthcare, corporate, education, and public art. Artaic is inventing and applying a proprietary, automated system of front-end design software linked to back-end inventory management and robotic fabrication. This system allows for revolutionary customization and efficiency in tile installations.
Artaic is a dynamic growth stage company with a demonstrated commitment to supporting new design, engineering, and business ideas while promoting an entrepreneurial culture that fosters and rewards initiative, innovation, and creativity. Artaic is privately owned and has been enjoying consistent responsible growth across several channels and market sectors. Under the operating guidance of Founder and CEO Ted Acworth, the team has been successfully responding to market conditions and opportunities since 2008.
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THE POSITION
This hands-on position will own the mosaic tile production process, which consists primarily of skilled manual and robotic assembly, and be responsible for designing systems and processes for the efficient, cost-effective and safe manufacture of tile mosaic murals. The role manages the overall productivity of the production department which consists of two shifts daily. Direct reports include the AM and PM Shift Supervisors, who oversee 10-12 Production Specialists and Production Assistants. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage production floor, sampling operation, and warehouse.
- Create the manufacturing schedule and monitor it throughout the week/month to ensure on-time and quality delivery of product to customers. Make changes when necessary, such as when resources do not arrive as planned, order status has changed or when equipment needs attention.
- Reconcile production KPIs and address relevant issues daily
- Review and analyze incoming orders and output to take advantage of manufacturing efficiencies
- Coordinate and provide feedback to IT/engineering regarding product and process issues improvements for cost savings, manufacturability and serviceability;
- Monitor and report production daily, adjust, coordinate staffing plans and orders to ensure all supplies and materials will be available and that staff is well informed and directed to optimize their contributions.
- Work with the team to maintain a clean, tidy and organized production floor with pride.
- Communicate with all the departments throughout the company, as representative of production, to provide and receive valuable data/information, and resolve questions and issues.
- Supervision of team contributing to inventory management, including collaborative analysis and reporting of inventory levels.
- Monitor warehouse and all warehouse transfers (job kitting) for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Ensure all Quality Control procedures are followed without fail.
- Monitor/execute special projects, provide reporting and quick return.
- Support other projects as assigned.
- Reconciling and receiving inventory, reporting overages/shortage issues.
- Lead a positive and inspiring workplace culture for the Production team
- Supervision of team, providing continual feedback, robust training, and opportunities for growth and specialties.
- Handling all staff turnover, including hiring new team members, addressing any employee concerns, documenting performance improvement plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills.
- Strong knowledge of Google Suite, Knowledge of MRPeasy or other inventory management software a plus.
- Familiarity with the latest manufacturing management tools and techniques.
- The ability to be a self-starter with flexibility to switch tasks with little or no direction.
- Experience and desire to work in a collaborative team environment and proactive engagement in innovation / problem solving, and all aspects of communication
- Lead generation, sales or sales support, and marketing/market research experience a plus.
- Experience in B2B and B2C Direct OnLine Sales a plus.
Required Experience
- 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a fast paced, high volume environment
- 7+ years in manufacturing, management a plus.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
COMPENSATION
Competitive personalized package includes base salary, lucrative commission and sales incentive bonus structure, health benefits, and equity.
Salary $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & PERKS
- Health insurance
- Paid training.
- Commuter tax credits.
- Working in the Schrafft’s Campus, where innovation meets style in the hottest Boston neighborhood.
- Free Schrafft’s Building non-stop shuttle to/from Sullivan Square..
- Free seasonal vegetable garden access on the rooftop of Schrafft’s Main Building.
- Free snacks, seltzers and coffee stocked monthly.
- Cafeteria and coffee shop on Campus, close proximity to Assembly and other eateries.
- Bike parking, gym and showers on site.
- Substantial Friends and Family Discount on Mosaic Tile Projects.
CONTACT
Please send your resume along with a cover letter describing why Artaic seems like a potential fit for your qualifications and priorities to hr@artaic.com with the subject line: “Production Manager.”
