Production Assistant Manager Manufacturing

Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing

The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is required to lead production in the Manufacturing Plant. Additionally, the Production Assistant Manager will assist the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager with all areas of plant business to include, decision making regarding customers, team members, operational issues, business planning, priority setting, creating staff schedules, team member performance, and compliance with company policies. The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is also required, as needed, to perform all functions performed by the Production Operator, Manufacturing and Production Lead Coordinator, Manufacturing.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)

• Manage facility in the absence of the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager
• Lead manufacturing plant business unit which involves supporting customers, managing team members, overseeing operational issues, monitoring and facilitating processes in all work streams including the production, quality check, and shipping processes
• Interview job applicants, ensuring compliance of all company hiring policies; assist Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with the hiring of team members
• Plan, organize and direct the activities of team members
• Evaluate the efficiency and productivity of team members by establishing performance standards and objectives and assist the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with conducting regular performance appraisals
• Assist team members in goal setting and skill development
• Provide feedback on disciplinary actions and administer performance counseling per the Performance Counseling Guide
• Provide leadership on assigned shifts
• Provide performance related feedback regarding team members to the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager
• Provide training and coaching to team members on assigned shifts
• Ensure that work produced by team members is in accordance with company standards
• Ensure adequate inventory is available to produce requested orders
• Responsible for ensuring quality by monitoring and complying with quality control procedures
• Ensure cross shift communication
• All other duties as needed or required

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of high-volume manufacturing or quality control experience
• 1+ year of related experience
• Prior experience of FXO products & services offerings preferred
• Commercial print environment experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Essential Functions:

• Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
• Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position

Pay Transparency: Pay: Must have experience with Dye Sublimation on large fabrics. Schedule: M-F 11am-7pm

Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.

• Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
• Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
• Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.

FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.