ASSTPM Asst Prodn Mgr

Alsco•Laramie, WY

18d

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager assists the Production Manager in organizing and supervising work in the Production Department. The role is responsible for carrying out company production policies, procedures, and standards, and for monitoring production, quality, housekeeping, and safety standards. It also supports department budgets, hiring, discipline, and employee relations. The position reports to the Production Manager or Operations Manager and performs other duties as required. The role may involve hiring and training staff, assisting with performance evaluations and employment actions, recommending changes to work methods or equipment use, and providing new-hire and ongoing training across production departments. The Assistant Production Manager works with engineering, sales, and service management to support smooth plant operations. Occasional travel may be needed to visit customers or attend training meetings. The work takes place in production areas of an industrial laundry facility, where conditions may include temperature variations, odors, humidity, lint, and dust. Physical activities include standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing and pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 pounds, reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Alsco Uniforms describes itself as a global uniform and linen rental provider serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening.

Requirements

Organizational skills.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
Ability to recognize product colors, sizes, and types.
Ability to count, add, and subtract accurately.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to comprehend and follow directions.
Good time-management skills and ability to work as a team player.
Some business experience.
High school graduation or similar experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 60 pounds and moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 pounds.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Assist the Production Manager in organizing and supervising work in the Production Department.
Hire and train new staff, or assist management with the process.
Conduct or assist with performance evaluations as requested by the Manager.
Assist the Manager with employment actions, including discipline and termination, in accordance with company policy.
Monitor and recommend changes to work methods or equipment usage to improve labor utilization, production efficiency, and department expenses.
Conduct new-hire and ongoing training in all production departments.
Consult with engineering, sales, and service management to ensure smooth plant operation.
Execute company production policies, procedures, and standards.
Monitor and ensure that production, quality, housekeeping, and safety standards are met.
Support adherence to department budgets, hiring, discipline, and employee relations.
Follow written and verbal instructions, attend meetings, and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
Work with and support other branch personnel as required by the supervisor.
Travel occasionally to visit customers or attend training meetings.