Assistant Production Manager

The Keystone Distinction Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee the Production department, coordinate staff, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in daily operations.

You will train workers, plan workloads, supervise a team, and collaborate with other supervisors to resolve production issues and optimize processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs the Production department and supervises staff to meet or exceed specifications.
• Determines manufacturing priorities based on production schedules.
• Interprets specifications and judges acceptability of in-process production.
• Implements safety programs to ensure worker safety.
• Assures product quality and resolves production issues.
• Directs routine equipment maintenance and setup.
• Coordinates with other supervisors to synchronize plant activities.
• Monitors machine/equipment performance and responds to malfunctions.
• Inspects products for conformance to standards.
• Ensures production schedules are followed and estimates work hours.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Planning and directing work

Performance appraisal

Employee relations

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.