Production Assistant Manager - Automotive Parts Manufacturer (35680)

An industrial manufacturer in the Fort Wayne, IN area is looking for a motivated Production Assistant Manager. This role will handle the production department by overseeing daily operations to ensure production is of high quality, cost efficient, and safe. This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance with 401(k) matching.

Production Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee and implement corrective actions for any safety concerns within the Production department
• Enforce compliance with safety regulations to ensure all associates follow company-wide safety requirements
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews annually, or as needed
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the Production department align with company standards
• Communicate daily production schedule to all associates, ensuring that manpower is allocated as needed to meet daily goals
• File daily reports including product quantity, scrap, downtime, to track plant efficiency
• Act as liaison between management, supervisors, and associates to ensure department functions effectively
• Participate in regular meetings to support continuous improvement efforts and address any corrective actions
• Other duties as assigned

Production Assistant Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
• Degree in Industrial Technology or relevant field is preferred
• Must have prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive or industrial manufacturing
• Strong mechanical skills or experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Understanding of and experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards
• This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.