Assistant Production Manager-Fulfillment

Vanguard Packaging Inc • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for supporting the Production Operations Manager in all production operations across multiple facilities, monitoring plant safety, quality, and line efficiency.

Requirements

• Must have good English written and verbal communication skills
• Good arithmetic skills are required
• General proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule if necessary
• Attendance is an essential function of the role
• High School Diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certifications and experience

Responsibilities

• Support Production Operations Manager in overseeing all production employees and temporary staff
• Support Production Operations Manager in planning jobs and labor based on priority level
• Support Production Operations Manager in generating revenue and labor reports in inventory warehouse management system and make any adjustments to labor as needed to meet production goals
• Communicate to staffing agencies daily to plan labor for the following day
• Ability to understand and read job specifications
• Coordinate set ups and break downs of production lines
• Support Production Operations Manager in monitoring plant efficiency using lean methodologies
• Assign jobs to Leads
• Coach and train Leads to understand production goals and labor needs
• Support Production Operations Manager in ongoing training and support for Leads and other production staff in inventory warehouse management system
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED