What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Production Manager (2nd Shift) position at PeopleSuite?
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Milwaukee, WI 53201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI 53201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
