Assistant Production Manager

Sensical • Solon, OH

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About The Position

Sensical is seeking a hands-on Assistant Production Manager to support daily manufacturing operations and serve as the second-in-command to the CM Manager. This leadership role is intended for an experienced manufacturing professional who can guide supervisors and team leads, make operational decisions, resolve production challenges, and help keep operations safe and efficient. The role calls for a visible, proactive leader who takes ownership, holds teams accountable, develops employees, and works directly on the production floor when needed. The Assistant Production Manager helps drive performance, maintain quality standards, manage staffing needs, and meet customer demands.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional Fridays as needed. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required drug screening and background checks.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to lead by example, maintain a strong floor presence, and work alongside the production team when necessary.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coach employees, address performance concerns, and promote accountability.
• Working knowledge of production flow, staffing, changeovers, and performance monitoring.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organization.
• Commitment to workplace safety, product quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands and respond effectively to operational challenges.
• Successful completion of required drug screening and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading production teams and supporting supervisors or team leads is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the CM Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations and provide leadership coverage when the manager is unavailable.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, providing hands-on leadership and operational support.
• Assist directly with production activities when business needs require it.
• Establish daily priorities and communicate clear expectations to supervisors and team leads.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational issues and help resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Monitor production performance, workflow, work in process (WIP), staffing levels, and employee qualifications.
• Support production changeovers, troubleshoot operational challenges, and help minimize disruptions.
• Make proactive staffing and scheduling decisions to reduce unplanned overtime and urgent production expedites.
• Coach supervisors and team leads on employee performance, attendance, conduct, and accountability.
• Support consistent enforcement of safety, quality, productivity, and workplace standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen production processes.
• Train and develop supervisors and team leads, and support onboarding and training of production associates.
• Conduct routine performance reviews with supervisors and team leads.
• Make day-to-day operational decisions independently and escalate significant issues appropriately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability (STD) insurance.
• Corporate events and team-building activities.
• $500 employee referral program.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed