The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Production department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies. Responsibilities include training individuals; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining individuals; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
· Supervises production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all requirements.
· Determines manufacturing priorities based on established production schedules.
· Interprets specifications and makes judgment about the acceptability of production that is in process.
· Implements safety programs to ensure the safety of individuals working in the area.
· Assures product quality.
· Assists individuals in problem solving and exercises considerable judgment.
· Directs routine equipment maintenance and setup.
· Confers with other supervisory personnel to coordinate activities within the plant.
· Reports machine and equipment malfunction and takes proper action.
· Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications.
· Follows production schedules and estimates work hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
· Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
· Established or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
· Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
· Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists in solving work problems.
Requirements
· Bachelor Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent.
· Four years of Manufacturing Experience.
· Two or more years of supervision experience.
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