Assistant Production Manager

Our Broadwind Industrial Solutions is growing and we are adding an Assistant Production Manager to our team in Sanford, NC. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Operations in all aspects of production including coordinating and scheduling of production, as well as ensuring all materials, personnel, and equipment are available when needed. This role will supervise and coordinate the activities of production teams, including team leads, under the guidance and priorities of the Director of Operations, ensuring that all safety and quality procedures and standards are consistently followed and met. The Assistant Production Manager provides comprehensive daily reports on manufacturing progress, including status updates, due dates for work-in-process, and incoming order forecasts. Come join our team!

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Oversee the daily operations of the production department.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Work with quality team to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Assure all safety procedures and safe work practices are being followed.
• Implement and maintain the master schedule.
• Ensure plant work order schedule aligns with the master production schedule to optimize operational efficiency.
• Maximize production capacity to meet customer delivery commitments while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Develop and implement accurate scheduling models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee scheduling activities to facilitate the seamless execution of the Master Production Schedule.
• Identify and resolve scheduling challenges, ensuring adherence to production timelines and addressing work order discrepancies.
• Develop and refine scheduling procedures, training programs, and work instructions to enhance process efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales teams to develop accurate and feasible delivery schedules for customer proposals.
• Maintain and oversee scheduling and MRP software, including manual and computerized records related to production and in-process materials.
• Prepare routine reports and schedules to ensure the availability of required manufacturing resources.
• Continuously evaluate and monitor scheduling performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Create and Track KPI's related to accurate start time for projects.
• Troubleshoot production problems and take corrective action as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications:

• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with scheduling/planning responsibilities, preferably in a metal fabrication, welding production environment.
• Strong production scheduling experience is a must.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree a plus; or equivalent combination of experience.
• Experience with MRP / ERP systems.
• Continuous process improvement experience

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Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to solve problems and a high attention to detail is critical.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in an efficient manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with multiple departments and levels within the business to meet customer demand.
• Excellent verbal and written and follow-up communication skills.
• Sense of urgency and accountability in fast paced environment.