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.