Assistant Production Manager

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to direct and coordinate plant production in the Production Manager's absence. The role involves guiding foremen, enforcing safety, and aligning with procurement, maintenance, and quality control. You will analyze reports to fix defects, improve processes, and adjust schedules when equipment issues occur. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Strong and clear communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities with leadership of large teams.
• Flexibility to meet stringent deadlines and work under high pressure.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates production in the absence of the Production Manager.
• Provides on-the-job guidance and training to foremen.
• Enforces safety policies with foremen and production employees.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control.
• Reviews production and QC reports to identify nonconformities and problems.
• Develops and implements methods to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Revises production schedules due to equipment failure or problems.
• Consults with engineering about machine modifications to improve production.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving & analysis

Leadership under pressure

Education

One-year certificate / technical college

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

• 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.