Assistant Production Manager

We are seeking an energetic, proactive assistant manager to help streamline production under the supervision of our Production Manager. As a production assistant, your duties will include assigning materials, equipment, and human resources to the production department, and overseeing quality control and scheduling of the employees.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate exceptional planning abilities, which would ultimately translate to high production rates. Outstanding Assistant Production Manager is an excellent negotiator who act decisively when solving production issues.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Production Manager.
• Assisting the Production Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and timesheets.
• Appointing labor and purchasing stock toward the smooth running of the production process.
• Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
• Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines and orders are completed to specs.
• Updating the Production Manager and other departments on the status of projects.
• Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or associate degree, with course work in production management, operations management, or similar considered a plus.
• Previous experience working in a related industry is preferred.
• Analytical ability toward solving production-related concerns.
• Knowledge of procuring materials, equipment, and labor needed throughout the production process.
• Competence with computer-based administration, record-keeping, and procurement systems.
• Ability to work independently under the Production Manager, and as part of a production team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing human resources and liaising with other departments.
• Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.
• Bilingual, fluency in Spanish.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lathrop, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person