Assistant Production Manager-Fulfillment

Vanguard Packaging, LLC.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Packaging, LLC. is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Kansas City, MO to support the Production Operations Manager across multiple facilities. You will help plan jobs, monitor safety and quality, and improve line efficiency using lean practices.

The role requires coordinating with staffing agencies, directing Leads, and training staff in the warehouse management system. Strong English communication and MS Office proficiency are essential, with a flexible schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production staff and temporary workers under the Production Operations Manager.
• Assist in planning jobs and labor based on priority.
• Generate revenue and labor reports from the inventory warehouse system.
• Coordinate daily labor planning with staffing agencies.
• Read and understand job specifications.
• Coordinate set ups and break downs of production lines.
• Monitor plant efficiency using lean methodologies.
• Assign tasks to Leads and coach them toward production goals.
• Support training for Leads and staff in the inventory system.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety rules.
• Maintain good attendance and reliable performance.

Skills

English communication

MS Office

Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Inventory/WMS software

Job description

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Full Time Management Kansas City, MO, US

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for supporting the Production Operations Manager in all production operations across multiple facilities, monitoring plant safety, quality, and line efficiency.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support Production Operations Manager in overseeing all production employees and temporary staff
• Support Production Operations Manager in planning jobs and labor based on priority level
• Support Production Operations Manager in generating revenue and labor reports in inventory warehouse management system and make any adjustments to labor as needed to meet production goals
• Communicate to staffing agencies daily to plan labor for the following day
• Ability to understand and read job specifications
• Coordinate set ups and break downs of production lines
• Support Production Operations Manager in monitoring plant efficiency using lean methodologies
• Assign jobs to Leads
• Coach and train Leads to understand production goals and labor needs
• Support Production Operations Manager in ongoing training and support for Leads and other production staff in inventory warehouse management system
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Must have good English written and verbal communication skills
• Good arithmetic skills are required
• General proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule if necessary
• Attendance is an essential function of the role

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certifications and experience