Assistant Manager, Production- Coil Shop

AAON, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. in Longview, TX is seeking a production supervisor to plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing activities for HVAC products. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and uphold quality while meeting deadlines and budgets.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in production, strong organization, and the ability to train and mentor staff. The environment emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cross-department collaboration to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma or GED; further education/certifications are a plus.
• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in production/manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production team activities to meet plans.
• Oversee quality control to ensure products meet standards.
• Enforce safety policies to maintain a secure work environment.
• Review reporting results and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure work aligns with priority, budget, deadlines, and quality.
• Manage inventory to ensure availability of materials and tools.
• Provide training and cross-training to enhance team skills.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the team.
• Evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Administer performance improvement plans as needed.
• Maintain good attendance and cooperate with colleagues.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary: Play a key role in the efficient production of commercial HVAC products. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling production activities. Facilitate timely completion of tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in accordance with relevant codes and industry best practices.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and directs team members regarding the activities that need to be performed.
• Oversees quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
• Reviews and analyzes reporting results to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensures work is completed according to priority, budget constraints, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Manages inventory to ensure employees have all necessary materials, supplies, tools, and equipment parts.
• Provides training and cross-training opportunities for employees to enhance skills and versatility.
• Identifies and develops potential leaders within the team.
• Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback on areas of strength and improvement.
• Administers performance improvement plans as needed to address underperformance.
• Maintains a satisfactory work attendance record and works cooperatively with others.
• Collaborates with other departments to streamline workflows and optimize production processes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A minimum of HS graduate/GED. Education beyond the minimum is an added advantage for career development activities.

3-5 years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attend or conduct production meetings as required.
• Ability to build a successful team by building an environment of trust.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to quality detail and good decision-making.
• Communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Certifications:

First Aid and CPR.

Leadership Training Courses.

Required for some positions: RCRA certification (hazardous waste management), DOT, and 608 Universal Refrigerant.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, stoop, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time during working hours.
  

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.