Assistant Manufacturing Manager

5th HQ; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

5th HQ seeks a highly motivated Assistant Manufacturing Manager to support daily operations of the manufacturing department under the Manufacturing Manager. You will help oversee production, improve workflow efficiency, and ensure product quality and safety standards are met.

Strong leadership and a background in manufacturing or production operations are essential. This role focuses on supervising daily production, coordinating schedules, maintaining quality, staff training, and KPI tracking

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• 2–4 years in manufacturing/production; leadership experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regs, quality standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manufacturing Manager in supervising daily production operations.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Help maintain quality standards and ensure safety protocols and policies are followed.
• Support staff training and provide guidance to production team members.
• Track and report KPIs such as output, downtime, and efficiency.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly; report maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Logistics, and Inventory departments.
• Assist with staffing schedules and shift planning as needed.
• Fill in for the Manufacturing Manager during absences.

Skills

Team leadership

Production operations

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/engineering/operations

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientedAssistant Manufacturing Managerto support the daily operations of our manufacturing department. This role will work directly under the Manufacturing Manager to help oversee production activities, improve workflow efficiency, support team leadership, and ensure product quality and safety standards are met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a background in manufacturing or production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Manufacturing Manager in supervising and coordinating daily production operations

• Monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products

• Help maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with safety protocols and company policies

• Support staff training and provide guidance to production team members as needed

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as output, downtime, and efficiency

• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives

• Ensure equipment is functioning properly; report and follow up on maintenance needs

• Collaborate with other departments including Quality Control, Logistics, and Inventory

• Assist with staffing schedules and shift planning as required

• Fill in for the Manufacturing Manager during absences or as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations management, engineering, or related field preferred

• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment; prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control standards

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Ability to lead by example and support a team in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP systems is a plus

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.