Design Manager - Kentucky

Design Manager - Kentucky

The Business:
We are serving a rapidly growing $50m independent truss manufacturer with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Located in Kentucky, they are dedicated to building long-term partnerships and pride themselves on providing best-in-class solutions to their residential builders and multifamily general contractors. 

The Opportunity:
As the Design Manager, you must demonstrate intellectual assertiveness and the ability to build trust with a highly tenured, cross-functional team, while working closely with the President. Leading a team of 10 designers, you will be driven to embrace continuous improvement; your role will involve ensuring quality assurance, implementing effective change management, and standardizing the design process. A significant aspect of this role involves implementing comprehensive quality control measures, which include establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and defining metrics. This position offers ample opportunities for self-growth and career advancement.

What you will need to be successful:

• Possesses a high attention to detail with a proven track record of successfully implementing design standards, SOPs, and quality assessment and quality control processes.
  

• Ability to seamlessly build trust with experienced sales and design teams

• Prioritize the P&L, leveraging design best practices and a proactive problem-solving approach to drive cost efficiency and deliver innovative solutions tailored to the customers’ needs

• A proven track record of training and developing designers, creating a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

• Robust organizational and project management skills, ensuring seamless execution and delivery on all fronts