Manufacturing Assistant Manager

Randstad USA; Lake Farm Estates (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1

Front-loaded PTO (10 days)

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Press Assistant Manager to lead our production team in an automotive stamping facility. You will oversee Press Supervisors, drive continuous improvement, and manage staffing to meet aggressive production goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety adherence, and data-driven performance tracking to reduce scrap and downtime while maintaining quality. Shift details indicate typical nights with cross-functional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive stamping manufacturing.
• Experience in supervision or management for at least 5 years.
• Strong understanding of dies, tooling, and multi-ton press operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Press Supervisors, managing staffing and HR to meet production goals.
• Drive continuous improvement by reducing scrap, changeover times, and downtime.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards; track performance data.
• Enforce health and safety protocols and develop SOPs for production operations.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support to resolve daily production issues.

Skills

Press Operation

Microsoft Office

Project Manager

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Industry certificate

Job description

Shift:Monday - Thursday 6:00 PM - 4:30 AM We are seeking an experienced and driven Press Assistant Manager to lead our production team. In this role, you will oversee Press Supervisors on your shift, ensuring our highly automated facility operates at peak efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong background in automotive metal stamping and a passion for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience:Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing stamping and at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Technical Skills:Strong understanding of dies, tooling, and multi-ton press operations. Experience with Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen) practices is required.
• Education:High School Diploma/GED required; an industry-accredited program certificate is a plus.
• Communication:Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Computer Literacy:Basic proficiency in fundamental computer applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform strenuous lifting (35 lbs to 50 lbs).
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on Day 1.
• 10 days of front-loaded PTO.

salary: $70,000 - $72,500 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:Supervise and mentor Press Supervisors, managing staffing requirements and human resources to meet production goals.
• Operational Excellence:Drive continuous improvement by decreasing process scrap, minimizing changeover times, and reducing downtime.
• Production Management:Ensure adherence to production schedules and maintain quality standards. Track performance data to benchmark success and implement process improvements.
• Compliance & Safety:Enforce health and safety protocols and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production operations.
• Troubleshooting:Provide hands-on support to resolve issues impacting daily production and maintain efficient output.
• Reporting:Facilitate communication regarding manufacturing achievements and prepare weekly production reports.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• standing for 10 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Press Operation
• Microsoft Office
• Project Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.