Production Shop Manager - Residential

Description

Who You Are:

You’re someone who people can rely on and you’re always there when they need a helping hand. You like variety in your work, when motivating team members in a “hands on” environment or diving deep into administrative paperwork. You take pride in knowing that the accuracy of your team’s efforts will make everyone’s job easier. You’re looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team. People often comment on how you are organized, have a keen eye for details, and lead by example. You know in your heart it’s time to find an opportunity to be part of something larger; more impactful. If this sounds like you, please allow us to introduce ourselves.

Who We Are:

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone needs an affordable, healthy, and stable place to live in dignity and safety, and that affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action for all.  To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Metro Denver builds, renovates and sells homes in partnership with low- and moderate-income families. Habitat Metro Denver is also an advocate for policies that create and preserve affordable housing. We work in neighborhoods across five counties in Metro Denver to not only build, renovate and sell new homes, but also to do critical home repairs to help families stay in their homes longer. Since being founded in 1979, Habitat Metro Denver has served more than 2,500 households and is one of the top ten producers in the Habitat U.S. network nationwide.

How We Succeed Together:

Habitat Metro Denver’s Cultural Blueprint highlights the specific behaviors and mindsets that support our core values and guide day-to-day decisions, behaviors, and interactions of every person within our organization.

• Solid Foundations - Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about our work, our teams, and our relationships.
• Innovative Design - We are curious.  We embrace change.  We take risks and initiative to address a complex social issue – housing.  We exemplify grit and determination in our relentless pursuit to ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home.
• Open Doors - We welcome everyone. We aspire to be an inclusive organization that celebrates one humanity – where equity, diversity and inclusion are at the core of every facet of our work.
• Clear Windows - We approach everyone with kindness, clarity, and transparency.  We champion authenticity, illuminate our strengths, and hold ourselves and others accountable.
• Supportive Structures - We have each other’s backs.  We collaborate.  Becoming better at what we do takes all of us.  By building homes and life-changing careers, we make a transformational difference in our lives and the lives of others.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Production Manager leads the operation of the Production Shops, ensuring that output is completed on time, meets established quality standards, is cost-efficient, and provides Core and Daily Volunteers with rewarding volunteer experience.

The Production Shops support all Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver construction programs with goods and services that bring high value to field construction operations. Shop products enable a direct and substantive reduction in field construction time, thereby reducing the overall cost of construction.  This cost reduction allows the Affiliate to serve more families in support of our vision to create “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

The following reflects the organization’s definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all operations of the shops to ensure product completion in accordance with project construction drawings, field order forms, quality standards and construction schedules.
• Estimate and order needed materials and supplies for shop operations.
• Plan and schedule shop activities to appropriately manage workflow and to meet respective construction schedules. Coordinate daily shop activities to balance volunteer numbers and skillsets with production goals.
• Create and document processes and procedures for shop activities; regularly review processes and procedures and update as appropriate.
• Ensure that wall panel drawings are correct, accurate and ready prior to fabrication of respective wall panels.
• Interface with Volunteer Engagement and Development Teams to schedule daily volunteers and sponsor groups in the shops.
• Ensure that shops are kept clean, organized, and orderly and that tools and equipment are properly maintained and safe for intended uses.
• Ensure that all volunteers and partner families have a safe and rewarding experience in the shops.
• Engage collaboratively with design and field construction teams to ensure that current shop offerings meet overall program goals; remain responsive to design or field changes, new ideas, standards, and code revisions; develop new or revised Shop offerings as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain appropriate quality standards and quality management practices for all shop products. Include processes to facilitate timely and constructive feedback when products do not meet established quality standards, or when standards need to be revised.
• Maintain documented safety procedures and practices in the shop in compliance with applicable safety requirements; regularly review practices and update as appropriate.
• Train Shop Crew Leaders (Staff, AmeriCorps Members and Core Volunteers) on how to perform required shop tasks safely, correctly and efficiently.  Respond to questions and provide directions as necessary to meet safety, quality, and production objectives. Immediately correct any observed unsafe work practices or procedures.
• Ensure that Shop Crew Leaders know and effectively teach appropriate technical and safety processes and procedures to volunteers.
• Proactively respond to any safety concerns raised; promptly taking appropriate corrective action. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• A strong belief in Habitat’s mission and a desire to engage others in the organization’s work.
• Mastery of general residential framing and carpentry skills. Working knowledge of residential construction standards and techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to flex style to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with diverse audiences of homeowners, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, vendors, coworkers.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with superior time management and organizational skills.
• Comfort navigating a dynamic, regularly changing landscape and success working in a similar environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret residential construction drawings and related documents.
• Good process management skills with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage workload to meet goals and deadlines.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years residential or directly related construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with volunteers is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency including experience with MS Office Suite; experience with contemporary project management and construction estimating systems preferred.
• A related degree could be beneficial in this role.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

• Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e., climbing, lifting, carrying a minimum of 50 lbs., and other similar activities as required).
• A valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is a prerequisite. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes.
• Ability to earn certification and drive a forklift vehicle
• Ability to safely use residential construction power tools
• Ability to sit at a desk and computer for extended periods of time

• Various portions of work week are spent in office, warehouse, woodworking and painting shops, and active residential construction settings.
• Warehouses, woodworking, and painting shops are prone to nominal woodworking and painting dust and fumes.

The starting annual compensation range is $55,400 - $65,400 for the position. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. FLSA Status will be determined by the starting compensation based on applicable state minimum for exempt status.

Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance options; 401k with employer match; Paid time off for vacation, sick, holidays, floating holidays; short and long-term disability; Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) Leave; Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML); and paid time to volunteer.

At Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, we value diversity and strive to ensure that our practices and policies are equitable and inclusive. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status and gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, race, national origin (including ancestry), disability, creed, religion, genetic information, HIV status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Habitat Metro Denver is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, dismissal, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.