Assistant Production Manager

Action Staffing Group; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Action Staffing Group is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee the Irvington, NJ plant's daily operations, coordinating production, planning and manufacturing activities while upholding quality and safety standards. You will drive output, efficiency, and on-time shipping, and manage plant staff.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory exposure, proficiency with ERP systems, and strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Engineering degree highly desired.
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing environments, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to production facilities, including PPE requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and process adherence.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members across departments.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities to address operational issues promptly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day operations
• Increase production, capacity and flexibility while maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Hire, manage and develop plant staff
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Assist in monitoring equipment performance, identifying maintenance needs, and liaising with maintenance teams for repairs or upgrades.
• Purchase needed production supplies.
• Support the implementation of process improvements aimed at enhancing productivity and safety within the production line.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A manufacturer in Irvington, NJ is looking for an Assistant Production Manager to oversee daily operations of the plant from production, planning and manufacturing aspects. The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating daily manufacturing activities, maintaining quality standards, and implementing safety protocols.

Salary starts at $130,000/year, commensurate with experience

Annual bonus opportunity

What You Will Do:

• Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day operations
• Increase production, capacity and flexibility while maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Hire, manage and develop plant staff
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Assist in monitoring equipment performance, identifying maintenance needs, and liaising with maintenance teams for repairs or upgrades.
• Purchase needed production supplies.
• Support the implementation of process improvements aimed at enhancing productivity and safety within the production line.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree highly desired.
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing environments, including supervisory experience. Prior hands-on experience working on the production floor a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to production facilities, including PPE requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and process adherence.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members across departments.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities to address operational issues promptly and safely.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their expertise within a structured manufacturing environment committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.