Assistant Production Manager

Vogrinc Search Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Columbus, OH to oversee the Production department, coordinate tasks, and drive performance. The role emphasizes training staff, maintaining production schedules, and enforcing safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor degree or equivalent, plus multiple years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, to effectively lead teams and resolve production issues while ensuring quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates production activities to meet specifications and schedules.
• Assists in planning, assigning, and directing work; trains staff.
• Monitors safety, quality, and performance; enforces procedures and policies.
• Coordinates with supervisory personnel to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Inspects products for conformance to specifications and maintains schedules.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Problem solving

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.
• 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.