PRODUCTION ASSISTANT MGR

About the role

The Production Assistant Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the production department. They are responsible for the receiving and moving of donations, overseeing production, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in each production area daily checking workflow, individual performance, and relieving employees as needed.
• Implement and track ongoing training of production concerning quality, pricing, and merchandising criteria.
• Maintain and record each employee's daily production.
• Review performance and production needs with the Store Manager regularly.
• Audit quality decisions of donations moving to the store and to salvage.
• Direct production employees in ragging off and markdowns based on planned sales promotions.
• Cross train staff in functions concerning retail issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and order as needed supplemental merchandise from the warehouse.
• Inventory and order production supplies.
• Promote, coordinate, and oversee safety issues in the production area.
• Manage disposal of garbage, recycling, and hazardous waste materials in a cost-saving manner and according to applicable regulations and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with the Transportation department.
• Promote a clean work environment.
• Uphold safe work practices in support of a safety culture through awareness and observation; train and educate employees of safety requirements; report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Minimum 1 year’s production or warehouse experience.
• Minimum 1 year’s supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results.

Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
• Physical abilities: Lift and carry up to 35 pounds; have developed fine motor control; stand for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climb ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain); operate computer systems.
• Essential mental/sensory abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong internal/external customer service skills; customer service skills; organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting, interpreting data; problem-solving; leadership/coaching skills; work environment: Warehouse/production environment, dust, noise; must be able to work a flexible schedule and attend on and off-site meetings; must have reliable transportation.