Assistant Shift Manager, 2nd Shift

Position Summary:

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all other departments in order to meet production goals. 
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as 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 raising to upper management.
• Monitor equipment and production performance (e.g., OEE/line efficiency) to ensure standards are met.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency.
• Send shift handoff form via email, detailing production data, problems from prior shifts and any other applicable information.
• Track, submit and approve attendance and hours worked through company time keeping system and payroll system.
• Conduct employee training on equipment and operations in terms of quality in station work procedures and safety procedures, or assign employee training to other certified trainers.
• Confer with production management to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and shifts.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment required; prior quality or leadership expereince preferred.
• Familiarity with 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 the 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.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.