Assistant Production Manager

Htprof; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to direct and evaluate the Production department in a manufacturing setting.

The role includes supervising staff, training personnel, planning and directing work, and addressing issues to meet quality and production targets. The position emphasizes safety program implementation, adherence to specifications, and coordination with other supervisors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs and evaluates the Production department to ensure products meet requirements.
• Trains individuals; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance.
• Enforces safety regulations and implements safety programs.
• Coordinates production schedules and equipment maintenance.
• Interprets specifications and assesses production acceptability.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems; manages personnel issues.

Education

Bachelor Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent.

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.
• 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.