Production Manager
Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry – Mount Clemens, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry is a leader in luxury custom cabinetry. We design, produce, install, and service all of our own products. Our passion is to Set the Standard for Excellence, and our niche is to Design and Build Exceptional Cabinetry. You can learn more about our company at www.bakesandkropp.com.
Being an employee of Bakes & Kropp is a rewarding experience that combines a strong team environment with clear personal expectations and accountability. We provide a positive, professional platform for our team members to do their very best work while continuously improving our systems, processes, craftsmanship, and culture.
Position Overview
The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating production operations throughout our Michigan manufacturing facility, ensuring projects move accurately, efficiently, and on schedule while maintaining the exceptional standards that define Bakes & Kropp.
This position focuses on communication, workflow coordination, scheduling, production readiness, and operational efficiency across departments. The Production Manager works closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Designers, Shop Leadership, and other departments to support production flow and maintain accountability throughout the organization.
The Production Manager works collaboratively with the Shop Manager and Materials Manager, with each position having a distinct but closely connected role:
- The Shop Manager focuses on technical execution, craftsmanship, machinery, shop personnel, and quality.
- The Materials Manager ensures the correct materials and components are in the right place, in the right quantities, at the right time.
- The Production Manager focuses on communication, scheduling, production coordination, workflow, and operational efficiency.
Together, these roles support the overall success, efficiency, and quality of our manufacturing operation.
The Production Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations and serves as both a Core Value Leader and 5S Champion within the organization.
One of the keys to our success is our ability to communicate well, solve problems quickly, and continuously improve. The Production Manager plays an important role in making that happen by planning proactively, maintaining visibility across production, supporting accountability, identifying potential issues before they become problems, and ensuring teams stay aligned throughout the manufacturing process.
The ideal candidate for this position will:
- Work effectively across departments to support communication, coordination, and production flow.
- Be highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects, schedules, and priorities simultaneously.
- Be a strong verbal and written communicator.
- Demonstrate a passion for process improvement, efficiency, and accountability.
- Be capable of identifying bottlenecks and resolving production-flow issues quickly and professionally.
- Have experience creating production packets and production scheduling models.
- Understand workflow management and production operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Support and reinforce company Core Values throughout the organization.
- Be comfortable leading meetings, coordinating between departments, and maintaining visibility into production status.
- Have strong computer and organizational skills, including experience with Excel and digital production-management systems.
- Enjoy being part of a growing company and helping establish best practices, systems, and operational processes.
- Take pride in supporting craftsmanship, quality, and operational excellence.
- Consistently look out for the greater good of the company.
Salary & Benefits
Starting salary is $80,000 annually, with compensation negotiable based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits include:
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company matching
- Profit Sharing
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Holidays
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Production Management: 5 years (Required)
- Cabinetry/Millwork: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
