Assistant Production Manager (2nd shift)

PeopleSuite Talent Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing facility in Milwaukee is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead daily operations in a cGMP-compliant environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and delivery, while also focusing on team development and operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, hands-on production management experience, and familiarity with FDA standards. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with FDA and cGMP standards required.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and compliance with regulations.
• Support quality systems and participate in audits.
• Assist in executing production schedules and resolving bottlenecks.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or manufacturing

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An established manufacturing facility seeks an Assistant Production Manager to help lead daily operations in a regulated, cGMP-compliant environment. This role supports 1st and 2nd shift teams and is key in promoting safety, maintaining quality, ensuring on-time delivery, and managing production costs. The ideal candidate brings a blend of leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on production management expertise.

Responsibilities

Safety :

• Promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Conducted safety training, risk assessments, and audits and supported the resolution of action items.
• Lead or support safety-related programs and initiatives across shifts.

Quality :

• Support quality systems in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Participate in internal / external audits, root cause analysis, and corrective / preventive action planning.
• Review and approve production documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and work instructions.
• Mentor team members on maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Delivery :

• Help lead daily production meetings and alignment efforts across shifts.
• Assist in executing the production schedule and resolving operational bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with departments on new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct Gemba walks and 5S audits and support cross-shift communication.
• Assist in executing cost reduction initiatives and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor productivity metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support budget adherence and the annual capital planning process.

Team Development :

• Support staffing, training, and development efforts to build a high-performing production team.
• Provide coaching and guidance in partnership with HR as needed.
• Encourage professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations (production, quality, engineering, or supply chain).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Willing to work across shifts as needed.
• Familiarity with FDA and cGMP standards is a must.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma principles and ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication and technical skills (Microsoft Office proficiency required).

Education

• A bachelors degree in engineering, business, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• An associate degree with equivalent experience will be considered.

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