Job Description
Job Description
Allegiance Staffing, who specializes in providing Staffing Solutions, is seeking a diligent and skilled Assistant Production Manager for the Jeffersonville area.
The ideal candidate must have a successful track record in management, production, machine operation, a strong desire to succeed and willingness to be a team player.
Previous experience in pallet production a plus.
The Assistant Production Manager supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily operations of the pallet production facility.
This role ensures production schedules are met efficiently, supervises staff, maintains equipment, and upholds safety and quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, leadership skills, and a focus on optimizing productivity.
Job Description
- Assist in planning and managing daily production activities to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Monitor and adjust production schedules to accommodate changes in demand or staffing.
- Ensure production processes run efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Identify areas for process improvement and suggest solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Coordinate with the Production Manager to allocate resources and manage workflow to minimize downtime.
- Oversee and maintain the overall organization of the yard, ensuring materials, pallets, and equipment are stored efficiently and safely.
Implement procedures to optimize space and workflow.
- Provide direct supervision to production staff.
- Assist in training new employees on production processes, machinery operation, and safety protocols.
- Motivate and lead the production team to meet or exceed production targets.
- Address performance issues and collaborate with HR on disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations, conducted weekly.
- Ensure all products meet company quality standards.
- Conduct routine inspections of machinery, products, and processes to maintain high-quality output.
- Enforce strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct safety training and ensure employees follow safety procedures.
- Monitor the production floor to identify and address safety hazards.
- Report any accidents or near-misses to the Production Manager and assist in investigations.
- Monitor equipment performance and conduct preventive maintenance
- Serve as a point of contact for resolving production-related issues when the Production Manager is unavailable
- Ensure all team paperwork is completed accurately, thoroughly, and submitted to the office daily. Verify that records are maintained in line with company standards
Job Requirements
- Standing and walking on the production floor for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50-70 pounds occasionally
- Be able to work with exposure to loud machinery, sawdust, and heavy equipment
- 3-5 years of experience in a production environment, preferably in the pallet or lumber industry
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations management, or a related field preferred.
Job Skills
- Forklift certification or ability to pass certification requirements
- Knowledge of maintenance procedures for production equipment is a plus.
- Ability to drive delivery trucks; a CDL license is a plus.
- Familiarity with pallet production machinery and equipment.
- Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus.