Assistant Shift Manager, 3rd Shift

Dee Zee•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Assistant Shift Manager guides production employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment to meet cost, quality, and quantity specifications and follow safety procedures. The role requires working in an environment that may include exposure to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with the equipment and tools being used.
Knowledge of business and management principles, budgeting, resource allocation, and human resources.
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
Strong team-building, decision-making, and people-management skills.
Understanding of continuous improvement and ability to learn and adapt to new processes.
Ability to effectively manage people in a production environment.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior quality or leadership experience.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments to meet production goals.
Direct and coordinate employees engaged in producing or processing goods, including assemblers, inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
Inspect materials, products, equipment, and building facilities to detect defects or malfunctions.
Investigate and resolve worker problems, complaints, or issues before escalating them to upper management.
Monitor equipment and production performance, such as OEE and line efficiency, to ensure standards are met.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency.
Email a shift handoff form detailing production data, problems from prior shifts, and other applicable information.
Track, submit, and approve attendance and hours worked through the company timekeeping and payroll systems.
Conduct employee training on equipment and operations, quality in-station work procedures, and safety procedures, or assign training to other certified trainers.
Confer with production management to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and shifts.