Assistant Production Manager

JMJ Phillip Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the Allentown, PA area is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager. The role involves coaching shift leaders, driving safety and production goals, and ensuring product quality in an FDA-regulated environment. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of leadership experience and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working in an FDA-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings and coach shift leaders to drive safety, quality, and production goals.
• Develop and execute improvement plans to reduce losses.
• Oversee defect handling, maintenance tasks, and failure prevention strategies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure product quality, meet KPIs, and maintain consistent policy enforcement.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership experience

Continuous improvement knowledge

Root cause analysis skills

Problem-solving skills

FDA-regulated environment experience

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by JMJ Phillip Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

A well-established consumer packaged goods manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in the greater Allentown, PA area.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings and coach shift leaders to drive safety, quality, and production goals
• Develop and execute improvement plans to reduce losses
• Oversee defect handling, maintenance tasks, and failure prevention strategies
• Promote a proactive safety culture
• Ensure product quality, meet KPIs, and maintain consistent policy enforcement

Candidates Must Have

• At least 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and strong problem-solving skills
• Previous experience working in an FDA-regulated environment

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing