Assistant Production Manager

The Misch Group; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Disability coverage and voluntary bene

Job summary

The Misch Group in Brockton, MA is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing and assembly operations on site. The role involves coordinating schedules, monitoring throughput, and ensuring safety and quality across high-end aluminum cabinet systems.

You will work closely with the Shop Foreman, balance workloads, track production metrics, and actively participate on the shop floor to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production teams or leading manufacturing staff.
• Understanding of production workflow and manufacturing scheduling.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Hands-on shop floor experience.
• Experience in metal fabrication or sheet metal environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or 5S methodology.
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing software.
• Experience tracking production metrics or operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shop Foreman in overseeing daily manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Conduct routine shop floor walkthroughs to monitor productivity and workflow.
• Ensure production activities are aligned with schedules and deadlines.
• Identify and elevate operational issues that may impact throughput or quality.
• Coordinate production schedules across departments.
• Balance workflow to avoid bottlenecks between fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes.
• Track job progress and ensure work orders move through production efficiently.
• Communicate schedule adjustments and priority changes to production teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability.
• Coordinate with purchasing and operations leadership to ensure material readiness.
• Identify potential shortages that could interrupt production schedules.
• Support shop leadership in maintaining quality standards across manufacturing operations.
• Reinforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to established safety procedures.
• Assist with identifying quality concerns and implementing corrective actions.
• Track production metrics and operational performance indicators.
• Identify trends in productivity or efficiency.
• Provide operational reporting to leadership regarding workflow and production output.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow layout, and process consistency.
• Assist with employee training and cross-training initiatives.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding team performance and training needs.
• Serve as a backup leadership presence when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.

Skills

Shop floor leadership

Production scheduling

Communication

Lean manufacturing

ERP software

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Tools

ERP system

Manufacturing software

Job description

Assistant Production Manager

Department: Construction, Engineering, & Skilled Trades

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Massachusetts

Compensation: $65,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Assistant Production Manager

Brockton, Massachusetts

Onsite position

Full Time

$60,000 – $80,000+ annually depending on experience

Manufacturing teams operate: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM weekday production window Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM when overtime is offered

This position may support extended production hours when operational needs require.

This role supports the day-to-day operation of a U.S. manufacturing facility producing precision aluminum cabinet systems used in garages, trailers, specialty vehicles, and professional workshops.

The company operates a small but highly collaborative manufacturing team, where operational leaders are directly involved with the shop floor and work closely with production teams to maintain quality and throughput.

The organization produces high-end products with strong attention to craftsmanship, and production leadership plays a key role in maintaining standards, workflow efficiency, and safety.

The Assistant Production Manager supports the Shop Foreman in coordinating manufacturing operations and ensuring production teams are operating efficiently and safely.

This role acts as a communication bridge between shop leadership and production personnel, helping coordinate scheduling, monitor job progress, track production metrics, and resolve workflow issues before they disrupt output.

The position is both administrative and hands-on, requiring visibility on the production floor and active participation in problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Shop Foreman in overseeing daily manufacturing and assembly operations
• Conduct routine shop floor walkthroughs to monitor productivity and workflow
• Ensure production activities are aligned with schedules and deadlines
• Identify and elevate operational issues that may impact throughput or quality
• Coordinate production schedules across departments
• Balance workflow to avoid bottlenecks between fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes
• Track job progress and ensure work orders move through production efficiently
• Communicate schedule adjustments and priority changes to production teams
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability
• Coordinate with purchasing and operations leadership to ensure material readiness
• Identify potential shortages that could interrupt production schedules
• Support shop leadership in maintaining quality standards across manufacturing operations
• Reinforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to established safety procedures
• Assist with identifying quality concerns and implementing corrective actions
• Track production metrics and operational performance indicators
• Identify trends in productivity or efficiency
• Provide operational reporting to leadership regarding workflow and production output
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow layout, and process consistency
• Assist with employee training and cross-training initiatives
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding team performance and training needs
• Serve as a backup leadership presence when the Shop Foreman is unavailable

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience supporting production teams or leading manufacturing staff
• Understanding of production workflow and manufacturing scheduling
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate between production teams and leadership
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a hands-on shop floor environment
• Experience in metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or 5S methodology
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing software
• Experience tracking production metrics or operational reporting

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan
• Company benefits package including disability coverage and additional voluntary benefits

The ideal candidate will:

• Have prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Be comfortable spending time on the shop floor
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
• Be capable of balancing operational oversight with hands-on production awareness
• Thrive in a small company environment where roles require flexibility and initiative