Assistant Production Manager

Veneertech; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wood product manufacturing is looking for an Assistant Production Manager. This role involves supporting production goals, managing daily operations, and ensuring quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced environment, along with a relevant degree. Join a dynamic team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with manufacturing tasks preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day manufacturing operations and workforce management.
• Implement quality control procedures and ensure compliance.
• Provide KPI reports to upper management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Sustainable Materials

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description

Veneer Technologies seeks a highly motivated individual for our Assistant Production Manager position. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled individuals passionate about wood product manufacturing! This successful candidate will be a manager-in-training and will support the production goals and employees who make it all happen!

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist department supervisor with day-to-day manufacturing plant operations, including workforce management, overseeing daily production KPIs, and ensuring full compliance with veneer product quality.
• Assist with the production schedules and ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures focusing on the product and the process.
• Ensure personal and employee compliance with all company policies and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to promote continuous improvement within the organization.
• Communicates and works alongside other departments to ensure cross-functional teamwork.
• Assists management in setting inventory levels based on historical precedent and helps to maintain these levels.
• Provides KPI reports to upper management and uses data to help improve the process.
• Works alongside management to analyze job performance throughout the production process.
• Performs duties as a liaison between production and sales.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Helps to create and maintain standard operation procedures that will be used to train new operators.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Display excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Be able to lift and move a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Be able to stand for extended periods, up to 10-hour shifts.
• Ability to tolerate and work in an environment that is not climate-controlled.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role is a plus!

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Sustainable Materials, or related field

2+ years experience with the above mentioned tasks preferred

Language Ability:

Ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees. Bilingual Spanish a Plus!

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving limited concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job may have direct reports