Assistant Production Manager

Modern Machining Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Columbus, OH, to lead the Production department and drive meeting schedules, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes training staff, supervising manufacturing activities, planning and directing work, and enforcing safety standards while coordinating with other supervisors to optimize plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher required or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of manufacturing experience.
• Two or more years of supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the Production department to meet schedule and quality requirements.
• Train and develop personnel; plan, assign and direct work; evaluate performance; address issues.
• Enforce safety programs and ensure workers follow safety regulations; maintain equipment and setup.

Skills

Supervision

Manufacturing experience

Training abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

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.