Assistant Production Manager
Cavco Industries, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, United States
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76179, USA
Production employees build the industry-leading homes and components for each of our unique Cavco brands. Production employees follow specified engineering and safety processes that maximize the efficient manufacturing and construction of high-quality products for our customers.
The Assistant Production Manager reports to the Production Managers and is responsible for supporting several aspects of plant production. The Assistant Production Manager is accountable for production process mapping, documentation, reengineering, quality assurance, staffing, metrics, controls, risk identification, service level expectations, and overseeing the training of all production supervisors, team leads, and team members.
They support the business unit’s production plans and coordination of necessary activities, assist in establishing production priorities, and meet or exceed production goals using product technology, production methods, and procedures to maximize production levels.
The Assistant Production Manager will confer with management personnel to establish and implement company policies and goals, production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the working environment of production employees to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner following all safety policies while performing job duties.
Maintain open communication with plant operations manager regarding safety concerns and with general manager regarding achievement of production quality and production productivity goals.
Together with the Production Supervisors, strategically manage workforce including hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, and other changes of status of team members.
Oversee production supervisors to ensure that work orders and instructions are consistently followed in order to ensure the accurate and efficient assembling of building components across all production areas.
Proactively organize the production supervisors to meet weekly production goals and forecasts and plan production goals, staffing, and other needs for the upcoming several weeks and months.
Proactively communicate and coordinate with supervisors regarding attendance and staffing needs across the production areas.
Ensure appropriate maintenance and stewardship of tools and machinery, and perform various other job duties as assigned and needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Substantial experience in one or more of the relevant production areas is expected (construction, welder, electrician, drywaller, painter, forklift operator, stocker…) with mastery of one or more relevant production areas preferred.
2-4 years of manufacturing environment experience.
Must be 18 years of age.
This is a physically demanding job that can require the ability to lift 40+ pounds, grip, work over head, pull at chest height, bend, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, push, pull, reach, climb, and carry various materials and equipment.
College degree and manufacturing experience required.
Demonstrated ability to support multiple teams in order to consistently meet production goals.
Demonstrated ability to support and encourage staff, demonstrate empathy for others, and to be trained and take direction. This ability should include an appreciation for coaching other people leaders (development of production supervisors and team leads who must learn to coach and develop individual team members).
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Flexible to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
Not afraid to get dirty and handle tools/equipment daily.
Education
High School or better. Some college or better (preferred).
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Production employees build the industry-leading homes and components for each of our unique Cavco brands. Production employees follow specified engineering and safety processes that maximize the efficient manufacturing and construction of high-quality products for our customers.
The Assistant Production Manager reports to the Production Managers and is responsible for supporting several aspects of plant production. The Assistant Production Manager is accountable for production process mapping, documentation, reengineering, quality assurance, staffing, metrics, controls, risk identification, service level expectations, and overseeing the training of all production supervisors, team leads, and team members.
They support the business unit’s production plans and coordination of necessary activities, assist in establishing production priorities, and meet or exceed production goals using product technology, production methods, and procedures to maximize production levels.
The Assistant Production Manager will confer with management personnel to establish and implement company policies and goals, production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the working environment of production employees to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner following all safety policies while performing job duties.
Maintain open communication with plant operations manager regarding safety concerns and with general manager regarding achievement of production quality and production productivity goals.
Together with the Production Supervisors, strategically manage workforce including hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, and other changes of status of team members.
Oversee production supervisors to ensure that work orders and instructions are consistently followed in order to ensure the accurate and efficient assembling of building components across all production areas.
Proactively organize the production supervisors to meet weekly production goals and forecasts and plan production goals, staffing, and other needs for the upcoming several weeks and months.
Proactively communicate and coordinate with supervisors regarding attendance and staffing needs across the production areas.
Ensure appropriate maintenance and stewardship of tools and machinery, and perform various other job duties as assigned and needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Substantial experience in one or more of the relevant production areas is expected (construction, welder, electrician, drywaller, painter, forklift operator, stocker…) with mastery of one or more relevant production areas preferred.
2-4 years of manufacturing environment experience.
Must be 18 years of age.
This is a physically demanding job that can require the ability to lift 40+ pounds, grip, work over head, pull at chest height, bend, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, push, pull, reach, climb, and carry various materials and equipment.
College degree and manufacturing experience required.
Demonstrated ability to support multiple teams in order to consistently meet production goals.
Demonstrated ability to support and encourage staff, demonstrate empathy for others, and to be trained and take direction. This ability should include an appreciation for coaching other people leaders (development of production supervisors and team leads who must learn to coach and develop individual team members).
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Flexible to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
Not afraid to get dirty and handle tools/equipment daily.
Education
High School or better. Some college or better (preferred).
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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