Assistant Production Manager

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to direct and coordinate production in the absence of the Production Manager, and to support the manager when on site.

The role requires a one-year certificate or 3–6 months related experience; candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and be able to lead a large team under tight deadlines to improve quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong and clear communication skills.
• Problem solving and analytical abilities with team leadership.
• Flexible to meet deadlines and high-pressure conditions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production activities personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Provide on-the-job guidance and training to foreman.
• Enforce safety policies with foremen and production employees.
• Coordinate personnel management with Human Resources.
• Coordinate production with procurement, maintenance, and quality control.
• Review production and quality reports to identify root causes of issues.
• Develop and implement methods to eliminate problems and improve quality.
• Revise schedules and priorities due to equipment or operation issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Leadership of large team

Deadline-driven

Education

One-year certificate

Job description

FLSA Status

Exempt

Summary

Directs and coordinates the production of company product(s) in the absence of the Production Manager by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. When Production Manager is on site, the Assistant follows and supports the manager's direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides on the job guidance and training to Foreman.
• Enforces safety policies with Foremen and production employees.
• Coordinates personnel management with Human Resources department.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise the plant employees when the Production Manager is unavailable. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Must have strong and clear communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills along with an ability to lead a large team
• Must be flexible enough to work under stringent deadlines and high work pressure on a regular basis.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.