Assistant Production Manager

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to direct and optimize the Production department. The role involves supervising staff, planning and directing work, training, and evaluating performance while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher, at least four years in manufacturing, and two or more years of supervision experience. The candidate will work in a fast-paced facility with a focus on efficiency and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of manufacturing experience.
• Two or more years of supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the Production department activities.
• Trains individuals and plans, assigns, and directs work.
• Appraises performance and disciplines as needed.
• Ensures products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Implements safety programs and enforces safety regulations.
• Maintains production schedules and analyzes workflow.
• Coordinates with other supervisors and resolves machine or equipment issues.
• Inspects products for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma

Job description

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Production department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies. Responsibilities include training individuals; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining individuals; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Supervises production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all requirements.
• Determines manufacturing priorities based on established production schedules.
• Interprets specifications and makes judgment about the acceptability of production that is in process.
• Implements safety programs to ensure the safety of individuals working in the area.
• Assures product quality.
• Assists individuals in problem solving and exercises considerable judgment.
• Directs routine equipment maintenance and setup.
• Confers with other supervisory personnel to coordinate activities within the plant.
• Reports machine and equipment malfunction and takes proper action.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Follows production schedules and estimates work hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Established or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists in solving work problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of Manufacturing Experience.
• Two or more years of supervision experience.