Assistant Production Manager

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Job Description
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a
Assistant Production Manager - Fabrication
located in Fontana CA..

Reporting to the
Production Manager, the Assistant Production Manager - Fabrication
will be responsible for overseeing front-line employees in an assigned department to ensure efficiency and quality in production operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains front-line staff in assigned department.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Assists with performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• May handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

What a typical day looks like:

• Collaborates with production manager and supervisors to coordinate production activities in assigned department.
• Regularly review production schedules to ensure deliverables for the department are met within deadlines given.
• Partner with the Production Manager to track progress or changes to production schedules and communicate information to team members as appropriate
• Schedule personnel and arrange workflow for optimum efficiency and production.
• Regularly inspects and evaluates products for quality and defects.
• Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills.
• Develops and implements procedures and strategies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Provide recommendations to increase productivity and efficiency of the department
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of production processes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Planning Skills
• Problem solving skills

Required Experience/Education:

• Associates degree in related field, or equivalent industry work experience required; Bachelors degree in Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

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