Summary:  

The Assistant Production Manager will manage the day to day operations of quality and production in collaboration with the Production Planning Coordinator.  The Assistant Production Manager will implement a production schedule to meet all customer needs, supervise the Production Workers, and coordinate quality assurance activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate job duties of production floor staff in preparation of product for warehouse storage and shipping 
• Directly supervise Production Workers; responsible for all aspects of supervision
• Complete performance appraisals as scheduled 
• Ensure that all production, quality, and staffing needs are met.        
• Coordinate all quality assurance activities for operations, per Safe Quality Foods program and requirements
• Verify all daily reports and metrics and submit the daily production documentation. 
• Meet all Unistel operations goals and objectives
• Follow up on customer service concerns as they arise
• Coordinate and approve time off requests for all assigned staff 
• Responsible for hiring and coaching of production staff.
• Provide relevant in-service training to assigned staff.  
• Ensure assigned staff is compliant with all required training.
• Assist with cross coverage of other Unistel activities to maintain quality services.
• Attend mandatory education and training sessions, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and in a team structure
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Knowledge and use of ERP systems for inventory monitoring and scheduling needs
• Ability to utilize Microsoft software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree preferred.
• Two years industrial experience in a supervisory capacity. 
• Forklift/Tow Motor experience/certification.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds dead weight.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

All experience and education requirements, except when required by federal, state, or local laws or requirements, may be waived at the discretion of management with the approval of the Chief Operating Officer, in collaboration with Human Resources.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Sedentary working environment
• Ability to reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to turn/twist upper body.
• Able to use hand repetitive action for fine manipulating, keyboarding and typing.

Corporate Qualifications/Expectations:

• Adhere to all CDS Life Transitions, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards.
• Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS policy
• Act as a professional representative of CDS Life Transitions, Inc. in regard to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified.  Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer. 

 CDS Life Transitions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.