Production Assistant Manager Job at Check-Mate Industries in West Babylon

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT MANAGER

Check-Mate Industries, Inc. has an opening for Production Assistant Manager. The Production Assistant Manager assists in planning, organizing, and executing production aspects. They support the Production Manager by coordinating production activities, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of finished products or services. The role may also include hiring and managing crew, negotiating contracts, tracking schedules, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Production Manager, including scheduling, record-keeping, and report generation.
• Oversee and implement corrective actions for safety concerns within the Production department.
• Enforce compliance with safety regulations to ensure all associates follow company-wide safety requirements.
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews annually or as needed.
• Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure all employees are trained to produce products at maximum efficiency.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the Production department in alignment with company standards.
• Communicate daily production schedules to all associates and allocate manpower to meet daily goals.
• Assist with creating production schedules, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics.
• Create daily KPI reports (including product quantity, scrap, downtime) to track plant efficiency.
• Act as liaison between management, supervisors, and associates to ensure department functions effectively.
• Participate in regular meetings to support continuous improvement and address corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to implement enhancements.
• Assist in organizing and managing raw materials and supplies required for production shifts.
• Maintain accurate records of hourly production and other relevant data via an ERP system.
• Monitor production quality, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Support Production Manager and Georgia team with Customer Service and Order entry as needed.
• Work with Supervisors to manage training and team development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Degree in Industrial Technology or relevant field and/or 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in a metal stamping environment.
• 1-3 years of experience with fabrication, finishing, metal stamping, assembly and quality.
• 1-3 years of experience in continuous process improvement and process management. Lean Manufacturing Certification a plus (Green or Black Belt).
• 1-3 years of experience in safety, human resource management, warehousing, shipping/receiving and quality.
• Ability to manage complex multiple project assignment priorities.
• 1-3 years’ experience with ERP systems such as (PLEX, SAP, AS 400) or other manufacturing ERP systems.
• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal stamping or industrial manufacturing.
• Good communication skills to interact with customers (phone etiquette is a must).
• Strong mechanical skills or experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of and experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

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