Assistant Production Manager

Bilingual in English and Spanish ideal, some Spanish required Job Summary Reporting to the Production Manager Overseeing quality control throughout the production process. Assisting the Production Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and appointing labor Planning and overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently Creates appropriate paperwork for production Improves scheduling, production process and workflow, while minimizing labor and waste Upholds food safety, USDA, FDA, GMPs, HACCP and other food related compliances Identifies and implements solutions for improving the department and organization Promotes the growth of the production team through on-going training and mentoring Provides continuous updates and recommendations to management Coordinating and reporting day-to-day activities with the Production Manager Assisting in hiring and training new team members Writes original procedures, maintain accuracy of existing procedures Establishes goals for production supervisors and leads Holds weekly production meetings Holds employee training and safety meetings Clearly and regularly provides management with production, employee and equipment updates and issues as they arise Assists in scheduling regular maintenance on the equipment and handles issues as they occur Job Qualifications Exceptional analytical ability toward solving production-related problems. Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual Proficiency in quality control Strong leadership skills Good time management and organizational skills Ability to work independently under the Production Manager, and as part of a production team. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing human resources and liaising with other departments. Knowledge of the production process, safety, and food safety protocols Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field (business management, food and beverage management, etc) or experience in the food and beverage industry Minimum Experience: 2-4 Years Assistant Production Management. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Preferred Knowledge of USDA, FDA, GMPs, ISO 9001, HACCP and OSHA regulations Physical Demands Required to use fingers, hands and arms and reach with hands and arms. Required to talk, hear and read English. Finger dexterity and hand coordination required. Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus. Required to stand, sit, walk, bend, climb, lift light weights (less than 25 pounds), lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds), lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater). Job Type: Full-time Language: English (Required) Spanish (Required) Work Location: In person