Assistant Production Manager

Classification: Exempt Revised:05/14/2014 Job Summary: The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for assisting the Production Manager in organizing and supervising work in the Production Department.

Performs other duties as required and reports to the Production Manager or Operations Manager.

Essential Functions: - Monitors and recommends changes in work methods and/or equipment usage to improve labor utilization, production efficiency and department expenses.

- Conducts new hire and ongoing training in all production departments.

- Consults with engineering, sales and service management to ensure the smooth operation of the plant.

- Responsible for execution of company production policies, procedures and standards.

- Responsible for monitoring and ensuring that standards for production, quality, housekeeping and safety are met.

- Responsible for adherence to department budgets, as well as hiring, discipline and employee relations.

- Follow written and verbal instructions, attend meetings and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions: - May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.

Requirements Qualifications: - Have a minimum of two years of business management experience in a production environment with strong supervisory and management skills.

- Good organizational skills.

- Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.

- Recognize colors, sizes and types of product.

Count, add and subtract accurately.

- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, as well as good time management skills and being a team player.

Education: - High School graduation or similar experience.

Typical Physical Activity: - Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs., reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions: - Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility which includes variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.

Travel Requirements: - Occasionally, to visit customers or possibly to attend training meetings.

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