Assistant Production Manager (2nd shift)

Scope of Position

An established manufacturing facility seeks an Assistant Production Manager to help lead daily operations in a regulated, cGMP-compliant environment. This role supports 1st and 2nd shift teams and is key in promoting safety, maintaining quality, ensuring on-time delivery, and managing production costs. The ideal candidate brings a blend of leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on production management expertise.

Responsibilities

Safety:

• Promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Conducted safety training, risk assessments, and audits and supported the resolution of action items.
• Lead or support safety-related programs and initiatives across shifts.
  
  

Quality

• Support quality systems in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Participate in internal/external audits, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action planning.
• Review and approve production documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and work instructions.
• Mentor team members on maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
  
  

Delivery

• Help lead daily production meetings and alignment efforts across shifts.
• Assist in executing the production schedule and resolving operational bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with departments on new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct Gemba walks and 5S audits and support cross-shift communication.
  
  

Cost Efficiency

• Assist in executing cost reduction initiatives and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor productivity metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support budget adherence and the annual capital planning process.
  
  

Team Development

• Support staffing, training, and development efforts to build a high-performing production team.
• Provide coaching and guidance in partnership with HR as needed.
• Encourage professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations (production, quality, engineering, or supply chain).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Willing to work across shifts as needed.
• Familiarity with FDA and cGMP standards is preferred.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles and ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication and technical skills (Microsoft Office proficiency required).
  
  

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• An associate degree with equivalent experience will be considered.