Assistant Production Manager

Kingfisher Recruiting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead the Production department, directing work, evaluating performance, and implementing safety programs. The role involves training staff, planning priorities, and coordinating with supervision to meet production schedules and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least four years in manufacturing, and two+ years of supervisory experience, with a proven ability to analyze problems and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs production activities to meet requirements.
• Plans, assigns, and directs work based on production schedules.
• Ensures product quality and safety compliance.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems within the production area.
• Coordinates maintenance and setup of routine equipment.

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.