Production Manager

We’re looking for an exceptional person to join our team!

  • Our shop runs 5 days per week. In addition to creating work in our shop, we offer installation on both weekdays and weekends.

  • We’re looking for the right people and can be flexible for part-time (3 days a week) or full-time (4-5 days a week) employment.

  • In addition to your regularly scheduled days, every shop position is required to work two weekend shifts per month (can range from 2 hours to 6 hours on the weekends). You choose the shifts via our scheduling software.

  • There is room for growth here—we’ll look to our coordinators first when filling a Production Manager role early next year.

  • Please read this information in full. Once you get to the bottom, if you feel like this is your dream role, please reach out.

About Girl Friday

  • Girl Friday is a small, growing business based in NE Minneapolis.

  • We create handmade décor for private clients and brands—such as Coke, Google, and Target.

  • Every project is different — and is often challenging since we’re always learning new skills and materials.

  • We're inspired by our client. Our goal is to understand our client and their goals—and use that to create décor that delights and surprises.

  • Girl Friday averages around 300 custom projects per year.

  • We’re growing quickly and aren't able to keep up with the requests for work. This year, we're working to expand the team and further grow the company as we find the right people.

Our culture

  • We are a valued-driven company. We expect a lot from ourselves and our teammates. We’re hard workers. We help each other. We tell the truth and keep our promises.

  • We work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment. We’re almost always racing the clock while striving for excellence.

  • We’re inclusive and believe that teammates should be as diverse as humankind. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, martial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or decency.

  • Click here to read about our 5 values: Hospitality, Excellence, Safety, Active Growth Culture, and Trust

What you’ll do

While we all do whatever needs to be done to make the company successful, this position focuses on:

 Plan Production

  • Schedule weekly and as needed production meetings with Carly

  • Plan production schedule

  • Determine staffing needs for each project’s production

  • Hand over staff scheduling needs to the Office Coordinator

  • Assess materials and resource requirements for each project (often indicated in Carly’s designs)

  • Organize materials needed to complete production (pull existing materials, delegate ordering, take delivery, etc.)

 

Facilite Production

Lead morning meeting to set the day’s goals

·         Participate in producing the work, as your schedule allows

·         Help set, maintain and monitor pace and production quality

·         Teach best practices for production and safety

·         Brainstorm and troubleshoot issues as they arise

·         Pack/ delegate packing of completed items for storage or installation

·         Facilitate/ delegate packing and unpacking for on-site projects

 

Managing Shop

·         Oversees shop cleanliness and organization

·         Keep an inventory of stock

·         Upkeep and repair of shop tools and stock

 

Leading Staff

·         Organize relevant training sessions

·         Provide feedback and guidance to Production Assistants and Coordinators

 

 

 

Schedule

 

·         This position is 35-40 hours a week.

·         This is an hourly position during regular business hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation + Benefits

 

·         This pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

·         In addition to pay, a meal is provided when working 6 consecutive hours (a value of $3,750-5,000 per year). When dining with the team, lunch breaks are paid.

·         15 days of Paid Time Off per year (becomes available after 60 days of employment)

·         Holidays are paid if they fall within the traditional business week: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

·         After a year, this position is eligible for an annual bonus of up-to 10% based on performance.

Please apply if you’re…

  • passionate about coaching staff—we need someone who loves people and is serious about fostering a successful team

  • knowledgeable in tools, materials and techniques.

  • adaptive — this industry requires us to change directions quickly.

  • personable

  • trustworthy

  • reasonably fearless! We are can-do people and we need to do what’s willing to be done happily.

  • detail-oriented

  • hard-working

  • quick on your feet — this is a fast-paced atmosphere

  • able to lift 50 pounds

  • have a driver’s license and reliable transportation

  • passionate about the kind of work we do—while this is a job, it’s also a labor of love.

Compensation + Extras

  • The range for this position is $22-26 per hour (commiserate with experience).

  • Opportunities to join the strike team and pick-up higher paid shifts happen regularly.

  • We buy lunch! We provide a meal when you work 6+ consecutive hours (a value of $17-25 per shift).

  • Coffee, water, soda and snacks are provided in our kitchenette.

  • Logo T-shirts and sweatshirts are provided.

  • Should it be needed, we pay for parking and any travel further from our shop than 20 miles.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, we want to hear from you!

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