Job Title: Assistant Production Manager
Department: Production
Reports To: Manager
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Job Description
ROLE
Support the production department with effective supervision to produce high-quality parts in a safe, cost-efficient manner. Comply with all company safety, quality, and environmental standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support creating corrective actions for all safety concerns within your department (SCARs)
- Identify and implement environmental waste reductions
- Support creating corrective actions for all quality concerns within your department (MNCRs)
- Monitor inventory accuracy by completing cycle counts. Implement corrective actions when discrepancies are found
- Confirm that all associates are following company safety requirements at all times
- Promote and confirm conformance to ISO 14001 procedures (recycling, reducing waste)
- Confirm trainees’ performance and provide feedback to the trainee and department management (Initial Evaluation, Annual Evaluations, Performance Reviews)
- Confirm department cleanliness and organization daily. Confirm implemented improvements using the 5C principle (Clean, Clear, Create, Commit, Continue)
- Confirm all required quality checks are being completed on time by all associates
- Promote and confirm conformance to IATF 16949 procedures (work standards, check sheets, regulations, quality manual)
- Confirm work requests include clear detail of machine issues and corrective actions needed to resolve them
- Confirm daily production schedules (quantities, changeovers, PPAPs) are understood by all associates and that all required positions are assigned
- Confirm daily shift report sheets for accuracy (product quantity, downtime, scrap)
- Knowledge of company policies and practices related to associate relations (free of discrimination, harassment, violence, drugs, and alcohol)
- Knowledge and experience with departmental machines, equipment, and procedures
- Effectively communicate with management, direct supervisors, and associates
- Attend meetings as needed to support continuous improvement and corrective actions
- Additional projects as assigned by management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED
- Degree in Industrial Technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience
PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Supervisory experience
- Computer knowledge
ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Essential functions require regularly sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, carrying, and lifting
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required per company policy
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