The Associate Manager is responsible multiple areas of manufacturing; knowing and implementing all policies and procedures, mentoring and developing the staff, and ensuring all policies and procedures are met. This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and coordinating teams in manufacturing areas in order to meet production schedules and meet required safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team objectives
• Orient, train/develop, motivate, counsel and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and the balanced flow of work and problem resolution
• Perform all related supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentations, incident reports, performance evaluations/counseling)
• Coordinate and work with HR on all employee/employment related issues and Activities (i.e. hire, termination, training, and performances)
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment
• Ensure the transfer of information to appropriate shift and plant wide personnel
• Assist or oversee production scheduling/planning, quality, material flow and equipment maintenance
• Audit quality and safety reports and processes to determine cause of issues/problems and ensures necessary corrections are performed to maintain standards
• Assign work and special projects to team members to develop work experience and flexibility
• Requisition resources (supplies, tools, etc.) and expedite as required
• Act as backup for all team members

• Discover and Implement Cost Savings Projects within Department by working with support departments to improve production efficiencies
• Aid in Development and Maintenance of Job Packets/Documentation for Department
• Consult/Implement NPD Projects related to department value streams

• Help develop budgets and forecasts and integrate into budgeting process

• Perform risk analysis and risk planning on the schedule when necessary
• Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to assist in overall goals
• Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience in using MS Office suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to multi task in a busy, deadline oriented environment
• Ability to assess needs and solve problems
• Must be able to take initiative