Description:

Our client is currently seeking an Assistant Production Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate daily production to meet quality, safety, efficiency, and delivery goals.
• Supervise production staff and provide leadership in the Production Manager’s absence.
• Monitor workflow, labor, schedules, and production metrics to maximize performance.
• Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, ASME requirements, ISO 9001, and regulatory guidelines.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Shipping to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Support production planning, scheduling, inventory control, employee training, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Promote a safe workplace through OSHA compliance and company safety standards.
• Participate in customer audits, inspections, quality improvement efforts, and cost control initiatives.
• Opportunity for advancement to Production Manager through demonstrated leadership and operational performance.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience; supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience in boiler, pressure vessel, welding, heavy fabrication, industrial equipment manufacturing, machining, or industrial assembly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code requirements, ISO 9001 quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, machining, or industrial assembly preferred.

Hours & Benefits:

• M -T 7 am-4:30 pm | F 7 am-11 am
• In-Person
• PTO
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• 401K with company match

For more details on this role please contact jobs@walrathrecruiting.com or call 518-275-4816. Please reference the specific job number you are inquiring about.

The specific salary/pay rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, and work location.

This is an immediate opportunity. The interview process will be comprised of a combination of virtual and in-person. If you are qualified for this position, please apply using our secure online form.