Assistant Production Manager

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER, Middletown, NJ – 3:30pm - 2:30am

We are seeking an energetic, proactive assistant production manager to streamline production under the supervision of our production manager. As an assistant production manager, your duties will include assisting the production manager in assigning equipment and human resources to the production department, and overseeing quality control.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate exceptional planning abilities, which would ultimately translate to high production rates.

Assistant Production Manager Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Production Manager.
• Assisting the Production Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and timesheets.
• Appointing labor toward the smooth running of the production process.
• Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
• Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines.
• Monitoring the efficiency of production equipment.
• Updating the Production Manager on the status of projects.
• Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.
• Resolving labor disputes, where requested.

Assistant Production Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's or associate degree, with course work in production management, operations management, or similar.
• Previous experience working in a related industry preferred.
• Ability to confidently and proactively supervise production teams.
• Exceptional analytical ability toward solving production-related concerns.
• 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 liaizing with other departments.
• Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.