Assistant Production Manager

Amatrol Technical Solutions; Jeffersonville (IN); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amatrol seeks an Assistant Production Manager to lead a growing Jeffersonville, IN manufacturing team. You will partner with the Production Manager to drive Lean/Six Sigma, coach supervisors, and manage scheduling, inventory, and production performance with a focus on safety and quality.

You will develop talent, improve operations, and ensure customer commitments are met while maintaining a structured first shift. This is a pathway to broader leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience required.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, scheduling, and operations management.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop supervisors, team leads, and production personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Develop production schedules and manage inventory planning and capacity.
• Mentor staff to build a cross-trained, high-performing workforce.

Connaissances

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality Systems

Continuous Improvement

Production Scheduling

ERP Systems

Operations Management

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience

Outils

ERP Software

MS Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

Lead People. Improve Processes. Build Something Meaningful.Are you the kind of manufacturing leader who sees opportunity where others see obstacles?Do you enjoy developing people, improving operations, and building teams that consistently deliver exceptional results?At Amatrol, we're looking for an Assistant Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. This is more than a production management position. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of our manufacturing operations, influence business results, and prepare for expanded leadership responsibilities.Why This Opportunity Stands OutYou'll partner directly with the Production Manager and play a key role in leading a talented team responsible for manufacturing products used to develop the skilled workforce of tomorrow.You'll have the opportunity to:Lead and develop supervisors, team leads, and production personnelDrive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and employee experienceInfluence manufacturing strategy, scheduling, inventory management, and operational performanceHelp create a highly engaged, cross-trained workforceServe as a trusted leader capable of stepping in for the Production Manager when neededWork in a clean, organized manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and accountabilityEnjoy a predictable first-shift schedule with typical work hours of 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, allowing you to lead a high-performing operation while maintaining evenings and weekends for family, personal interests, and life outside of work.What You'll Be DoingAs Assistant Production Manager, you'll be both a people leader and an operational leader.You will:Develop Exceptional TeamsCoach and mentor supervisors, team leads, and production employeesBuild workforce capability through training, cross-training, and employee developmentFoster a culture where accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality are expected and celebratedImprove Manufacturing PerformanceDrive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiativesAnalyze operational metrics and use data to make informed decisionsImprove productivity, quality, throughput, and cost performanceHelp implement systems and processes that support sustainable operational excellenceLead Manufacturing OperationsAssist in directing manufacturing activities across multiple departmentsDevelop production schedules that meet customer commitmentsSupport inventory, capacity planning, and resource allocationEnsure products are manufactured to established quality standardsBuild the FuturePartner in recruiting and hiring top operational talentParticipate in strategic planning and operational improvement initiativesSupport new product manufacturability and process developmentHelp implement technologies and systems that improve business performanceWhat Success Looks LikeYou're the type of leader who:Builds trust quicklyNaturally coaches and develops othersEnjoys solving complex manufacturing challengesUses data to drive decisionsSees inefficiencies and takes actionCreates positive momentum wherever you workLeads by example and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves when neededWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience5+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experienceExperience in discrete manufacturing environmentsStrong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality systems, and continuous improvementExperience with production scheduling, inventory control, ERP systems, and operations managementStrong analytical, communication, and organizational skillsA demonstrated ability to develop people and improve operational performanceWhy Amatrol?At Amatrol, what we manufacture matters. Our products help educate and train the global workforce. Every improvement you make, every employee you develop, and every operational success you drive contributes to helping organizations prepare people for rewarding technical careers.If you're a proven manufacturing leader looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, develop great people, and help shape a growing operation, we'd like to talk with you.Apply today and help us build the future of workforce development.Please contact Human Resources if you need any accommodations during the job application process due to a disability. Amatrol, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This position is not eligible for placement by external recruiting firms or staffing agencies.You should be proficient in:Leadership / People Management5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Quality Control ExperienceLean Manufacturing PrinciplesSix Sigma ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBlueprint ReadingMicrosoft ExcelERP SystemsHands On Leadership StyleISO 9001Microsoft OutlookReporting