Assistant Production Manager - 3rd Shift

About the role

Responsible for effective utilization of labor and equipment, maximization of quality, safety, and productivity within cost and delivery parameters. Support the development and maintenance of Standard Work Instructions and Visual Plant activities. Assist with technical and non-technical issues within the department and escalate concerns when additional support is needed.

Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, MSPC, and other departments to resolve production-related issues. Report significant downtime to Management, particularly when downtime exceeds established expectations. Monitor the production floor and provide support to team leaders, coordinators, and associates as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coaching and counseling with associates in a timely manner and communicate significant employee concerns to the Production Manager and HR.
• Assist with employee development, training, and performance improvement.
• Support the training and development of team leaders, coordinators, and associates.
• Assist with performance evaluations for coordinators and review team leader evaluations as assigned by the Production Manager.
• Prepare and maintain assigned daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Actively participate in daily production meetings, management meetings, and other meetings as requested.
• Support new model launches and related production activities.
• Follow all applicable company policies, work instructions, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
• Follow applicable IATF, ISO 14001, customer, and company requirements.
• Complete required timesheets and submit them according to company procedures when applicable.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager or Plant Manager.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience leading, supervising, coaching, or coordinating employees.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Project management or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing, production, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred.

Environmental & Physical Demands

The environmental conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, and constant loud noise.
• Regularly required to: use hands to touch and handle objects; hear; talk; see, including close vision; stand for long hours; stoop; kneel; sit; climb; balance.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

About the company

Jefferson Southern Corporation (JSC) is a Tier One automotive supplier. We produce and sell parts that are ready to be installed in automobiles. Our parts are stamped out of steel and then welded. We produce several parts that are part of the “white body” or interior shell of the car. These parts are not very visible after the vehicle is completed but are vital to the strength, safety, and performance of the car.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Telemedicine coverage
• 401K

Some benefits are provided at no cost to employees.