Assistant Production Manager
Full Time $65,000 - $100,000 / yearJob Overview
Job Title
Assistant Production Manager
Location
Brockton, Massachusetts
Onsite position
Onsite position
Employment Type
Full Time
Compensation Range
$60,000 – $80,000+ annually depending on experience
Schedule
Manufacturing teams operate:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM weekday production window
Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM when overtime is offered
This position may support extended production hours when operational needs require.
About the Opportunity
This role supports the day-to-day operation of a U.S. manufacturing facility producing precision aluminum cabinet systems used in garages, trailers, specialty vehicles, and professional workshops.
The company operates a small but highly collaborative manufacturing team, where operational leaders are directly involved with the shop floor and work closely with production teams to maintain quality and throughput.
The organization produces high-end products with strong attention to craftsmanship, and production leadership plays a key role in maintaining standards, workflow efficiency, and safety.
Position Overview
The Assistant Production Manager supports the Shop Foreman in coordinating manufacturing operations and ensuring production teams are operating efficiently and safely.
This role acts as a communication bridge between shop leadership and production personnel, helping coordinate scheduling, monitor job progress, track production metrics, and resolve workflow issues before they disrupt output.
The position is both administrative and hands-on, requiring visibility on the production floor and active participation in problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Production Oversight
- Support the Shop Foreman in overseeing daily manufacturing and assembly operations
- Conduct routine shop floor walkthroughs to monitor productivity and workflow
- Ensure production activities are aligned with schedules and deadlines
- Identify and escalate operational issues that may impact throughput or quality
Scheduling and Workflow Coordination
- Coordinate production schedules across departments
- Balance workflow to avoid bottlenecks between fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes
- Track job progress and ensure work orders move through production efficiently
- Communicate schedule adjustments and priority changes to production teams
Inventory and Materials Management
- Monitor inventory levels and material availability
- Coordinate with purchasing and operations leadership to ensure material readiness
- Identify potential shortages that could interrupt production schedules
Quality and Safety Oversight
- Support shop leadership in maintaining quality standards across manufacturing operations
- Reinforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to established safety procedures
- Assist with identifying quality concerns and implementing corrective actions
Performance Tracking and Reporting
- Track production metrics and operational performance indicators
- Identify trends in productivity or efficiency
- Provide operational reporting to leadership regarding workflow and production output
Process ImprovementSupport Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow layout, and process consistency
Team Support and Leadership
- Assist with employee training and cross-training initiatives
- Provide feedback to leadership regarding team performance and training needs
- Serve as a backup leadership presence when the Shop Foreman is unavailable
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience supporting production teams or leading manufacturing staff
- Understanding of production workflow and manufacturing scheduling
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate between production teams and leadership
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a hands-on shop floor environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or 5S methodology
- Experience working with ERP or manufacturing software
- Experience tracking production metrics or operational reporting
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan
- Company benefits package including disability coverage and additional voluntary benefits
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Have prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Be comfortable spending time on the shop floor
- Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
- Be capable of balancing operational oversight with hands-on production awareness
- Thrive in a small company environment where roles require flexibility and initiative