Assistant Production Manager

Summary:
The Assistant Production Manager oversees day-to-day production and quality operations in collaboration with the Production Planning Coordinator. This role ensures the production schedule meets customer needs, supervises Production Workers, and coordinates all quality assurance efforts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate production floor staff in preparation of product for warehouse storage and shipping

• Directly supervise Production Workers and manage all aspects of supervision

• Complete scheduled performance appraisals

• Ensure all production, quality, and staffing needs are consistently met

• Lead quality assurance activities per Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements

• Verify and submit all daily reports and production documentation

• Support achievement of Unistel operations goals and objectives

• Follow up on customer service concerns as needed

• Coordinate and approve time off requests for assigned staff

• Oversee hiring, training, and coaching of production staff

• Provide relevant in-service training and ensure compliance with required training

• Assist with cross-functional Unistel activities as needed

• Attend mandatory education and training sessions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong independent work ethic and ability to collaborate in a team environment

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems for inventory and scheduling

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalency required 

• Associate’s degree preferred

• Minimum two years of industrial supervisory experience

• Forklift/Tow Motor certification required

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Valid NYS Driver’s License required

All experience and education requirements, except when mandated by law, may be waived at management’s discretion with approval from the Chief Operating Officer and Human Resources.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work environment

• Ability to reach above shoulder level and turn/twist upper body

• Frequent hand use for fine manipulation, keyboarding, and typing

Corporate Qualifications / Expectations:

• Adhere to all CDS Life Transitions, Inc. policies and procedures

• Represent the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards

• Attend mandatory education/training and maintain all required certifications

• Represent CDS Life Transitions professionally in appearance, behavior, communication, and dress

CDS Life Transitions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We affirm the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status protected by law.