Assistant Production Manager

Job Title

Location

Employment Type

Compensation Range

Schedule

About the Opportunity

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Production Oversight

• Support the Shop Foreman in overseeing daily manufacturing and assembly operations
  
  
  
• Conduct routine shop floor walkthroughs to monitor productivity and workflow
  
  
  
• Ensure production activities are aligned with schedules and deadlines
  
  
  
• Identify and escalate operational issues that may impact throughput or quality
  
  
  
  

Scheduling and Workflow Coordination

• Coordinate production schedules across departments
  
  
  
• Balance workflow to avoid bottlenecks between fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes
  
  
  
• Track job progress and ensure work orders move through production efficiently
  
  
  
• Communicate schedule adjustments and priority changes to production teams
  
  
  
  

Inventory and Materials Management

• Monitor inventory levels and material availability
  
  
  
• Coordinate with purchasing and operations leadership to ensure material readiness
  
  
  
• Identify potential shortages that could interrupt production schedules
  
  
  
  

Quality and Safety Oversight

• Support shop leadership in maintaining quality standards across manufacturing operations
  
  
  
• Reinforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to established safety procedures
  
  
  
• Assist with identifying quality concerns and implementing corrective actions
  
  
  
  

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Track production metrics and operational performance indicators
  
  
  
• Identify trends in productivity or efficiency
  
  
  
• Provide operational reporting to leadership regarding workflow and production output
  
  
  
  

Process ImprovementSupport Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
  
  
  
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow layout, and process consistency
  
  
  
  

Team Support and Leadership

• Assist with employee training and cross-training initiatives
  
  
  
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding team performance and training needs
  
  
  
• Serve as a backup leadership presence when the Shop Foreman is unavailable
  
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
  
  
  
• Experience supporting production teams or leading manufacturing staff
  
  
  
• Understanding of production workflow and manufacturing scheduling
  
  
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate between production teams and leadership
  
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  
  
• Ability to work in a hands-on shop floor environment
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environments
  
  
  
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or 5S methodology
  
  
  
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing software
  
  
  
• Experience tracking production metrics or operational reporting
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
  
  
  
• Dental Insurance
  
  
  
• Vision Insurance
  
  
  
• Paid Time Off
  
  
  
• 401(k) plan
  
  
  
• Company benefits package including disability coverage and additional voluntary benefits
  
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Have prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
  
  
  
• Be comfortable spending time on the shop floor
  
  
  
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
  
  
  
• Be capable of balancing operational oversight with hands-on production awareness
  
  
  
• Thrive in a small company environment where roles require flexibility and initiative