Company Description

Founded in 1978, California Closets has built a reputation as the leader and design authority in premium space management, delivering custom-designed organizational solutions and exceptional service. We believe home is more than just a place — it should be a source of creativity, comfort, and connection. From beautiful walk-in closets and entertainment centers to versatile pantries and home offices, we design custom storage solutions that add value to your life and home by making space for what belongs. Think of it as ‘practical magic.’ 

Job Description

Job Summary   

The Production Operator will be responsible for operating production equipment in the facility.The Production Operator will be required to coordinate with other team members, at the direction of the Production Manager, to complete daily tasks as required to meet the production schedule.The Production Operator will be required to maintain expected levels of quality and cleanliness

Job Responsibilities  

Achieve proficiency with multiple production machines and operations.Work independently and alongside other team members as required.Fulfill requirements of completion for digital and physical documents related to production.Meet all safety and quality requirements prescribed by standard operating procedures.Maintain tools and equipment, and complete preventative maintenance.Maintain cleanliness of equipment, workstations, and the production facility in general.

Competencies/Skills Required

1.  Communication:   Using language, verbal and written, to share and collect information, exchange ideas and openly explore a variety of perspectives while being flexible to adjust style and content to each unique person, audience and situation

Ensure that others involved in a project or initiative are kept informed about developments and plansEnsure that important information from customer or senior leader is shared with others assigned to the project as appropriateUse appropriate means of communication  (e.g., emails, memos, meetings,Keep senior leaders informed about progress and problems; avoid surprisesEnsure that regular, consistent communication takes placeCommunication should be articulate (verbal), easily understood; convey ideas and facts using language the customer and team members best understand. Present information clearly, concisely, and logically; focus on key pointsBe concise, grammatically correct

2. Results Driven:   Strong orientation for goal achievement and top performance with an ability to focus on what’s important and create a sense of urgency to drive progress.

 Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them to get the job doneSet high goals and works diligently to achieve them, pushing to reach milestonesLook for opportunities to help move a project along; volunteers to help others with projects or assignmentsRespond to setbacks with increased efforts; is persistent in the face of difficultyWillingly put in extra time and effort to ensure the goal is metMake reasonable estimates of resources needed to achieve goals or complete projectsUse sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitmentsEvaluate progress on tasks and adjusts work style as neededComplete high volume of work, keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing accuracy

3. Attention to Detail:  Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy with a precise way of planning, organizing and managing activities with specific details. Very good at executing the details of a plan

Check work to ensure accuracy and completenessCompare finished work to what is expected and address inconsistenciesIdentify and address details that are easy to overlook or seem insignificantClarify prioritiesInput data correctly within Salesforce/FinancialForce and other reports and tracking tools

4. Collaboration:   Establishes a strong working relationship with team members, customers, and stakeholders to improve outcomes. 

 Know and support teammates’ work and deliverables; help teammates who need or ask for support or assistanceAcknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammatesEncourage team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success firstHelp remove barriers to team productivity and successEnsure joint ownership of goal setting, commitments, and accomplishments. Involve everyone on the teamMaintain open, approachable manner, and treat others respectfullyPreserve others’ self-confidence and dignity; show regard for others opinionsSeek and consider ideas from diverse viewpointsAnticipate and recognizes the concerns of others, even if those concern are not openly expressedBuild rapport by listening to, discussing and negotiating with, and rewarding, encouraging, and motivating othersSeek to resolve confrontations and disagreements constructively by focusing on the situation, issues, or behaviors, rather than the people

5. Time Management: Able to plan and exercise conscious control of time spent on activities

Prioritize key action stepsAnticipate the impacts and risks of decisions and actionsSeek and use others’ input about critical actions, timelines, sequencing, scope, methodology, expected outcomes, and prioritiesSee potential challenges and opportunities, and adjusts plans based on inputCreate realistic schedules for projects and follow themEvaluate progress against schedule and goalMonitor and evaluate external variables that affect plans and  prepare strategies to deal with problems or drastic changesPrioritize tasks by importance and deadline and discern what is important from what is just urgentAdjust priorities as situations changeEasily transition between tasks and pick up where left off when interrupted

6. Adaptability:  Willingness to operate in a flexible manner to ensure achievement of desired outcomes/goals.

Respond positively to changes, and be willing to use new practices to accomplish goals and solve problems appropriatelyAdapt goals and methods to achieve results in changing situationsShift responsibilities quickly and seamlessly as requested by Project Manager due to changes in project work loads   Recover quickly from setbacks and find alternative ways to reach goalsManage change in a way that reduces the concern experienced by the customer and other resources on the project

QualificationsHigh school diploma or state recognized equivalent requiredUnited States citizenship requiredAbility to lift 50 lbs and stand consistently throughout the dayExperience in the construction of furniture, cabinetry, etc. strongly preferredExperience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferredBasic computer and digital communication proficiency

Outcomes/Measures of Success

Complete onboarding and primary role trainingComplete secondary and support role trainingParticipate in continuous improvement initiativesAchieve synergy with team members

Key Metrics

Part manufacturing daily outputAttendance and tardinessDisciplinary record

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