Assistant Production Manager - Assembly (Fri.-Mon.)

AAON; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Healthcare insurance & Health Savings

Profit sharing or Annual Incentive

Premium 401(k) plan

Job summary

AAON in Memphis is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate and control all aspects of commercial HVAC production. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and drive quality while meeting deadlines and budgets.

The role requires hands-on leadership and collaboration across departments. The position emphasizes effective training, performance management, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment with exposure to varied conditions and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct team members to perform production activities.
• Oversee quality control processes to meet standards.
• Enforce safety policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Review reporting results to identify improvement areas.
• Ensure work meets priority, budget, quality, and deadlines.
• Manage inventory to ensure materials and tools are available.
• Provide training and cross-training for staff.
• Identify and develop potential leaders within the team.
• Evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Administer performance improvement plans as needed.
• Maintain attendance and collaborate across departments to optimize production.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Safety compliance

Production planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Play a key role in the efficient production of commercial HVAC products. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling production activities. Facilitate timely completion of tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in accordance with relevant codes and industry best practices.

• Coordinates and directs team members regarding the activities that need to be performed.
• Oversees quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
• Reviews and analyzes reporting results to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensures work is completed according to priority, budget constraints, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Manages inventory to ensure employees have all necessary materials, supplies, tools, and equipment parts.
• Provides training and cross-training opportunities for employees to enhance skills and versatility.
• Identifies and develops potential leaders within the team.
• Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback on areas of strength and improvement.
• Administers performance improvement plans as needed to address underperformance.
• Maintains a satisfactory work attendance record and works cooperatively with others.
• Collaborates with other departments to streamline workflows and optimize production processes.

Job Description

Play a key role in the efficient production of commercial HVAC products. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling production activities. Facilitate timely completion of tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in accordance with relevant codes and industry best practices.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs team members regarding the activities that need to be performed.
• Oversees quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
• Reviews and analyzes reporting results to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensures work is completed according to priority, budget constraints, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Manages inventory to ensure employees have all necessary materials, supplies, tools, and equipment parts.
• Provides training and cross-training opportunities for employees to enhance skills and versatility.
• Identifies and develops potential leaders within the team.
• Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback on areas of strength and improvement.
• Administers performance improvement plans as needed to address underperformance.
• Maintains a satisfactory work attendance record and works cooperatively with others.
• Collaborates with other departments to streamline workflows and optimize production processes.

Education And Experience Requirements

A minimum of HS graduate/GED. Education beyond the minimum is an added advantage for career development activities.

3-5 years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing role.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Attend or conduct production meetings as required.
• Ability to build a successful team by building an environment of trust.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to quality detail and good decision-making.
• Communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Certifications

First Aid and CPR.

Leadership Training Courses.

Required for some positions: RCRA certification (hazardous waste management), DOT, and 608 Universal Refrigerant.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, stoop, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time during working hours.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Benefits And Compensation Summary

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts
• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus
• Premium 401(k) plan