Assistant Manufacturing Manager: Lead Production & Efficiency

5th HQ; Miramar, FL, USA, Miramar, Florida, US; On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

5th HQ in the United States (New York area) seeks an Assistant Manufacturing Manager to support daily operations under the Manufacturing Manager. You will help oversee production activities, monitor schedules, and ensure product quality and safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills. The role requires safety compliance, teamwork across Quality Control, Logistics, and Inventory, and the ability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment; 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

5th HQ in the United States (New York area) seeks an Assistant Manufacturing Manager to support daily operations under the Manufacturing Manager. You will help oversee production activities, monitor schedules, and ensure product quality and safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills. The role requires safety compliance, teamwork across Quality Control, Logistics, and Inventory, and the ability