Assistant to the Director of Manufacturing

Architectural Grille is family operated business that has been around for 76 years. We pride ourselves on how familial we are. We want a person who is looking to join a family, who is dedicated, committed, hard working, willing to learn as well as takes initiative. Below is the job's description

Assistant Factory Manager Job Profile and Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable, organized and energetic Assistant to the Director of Manufacturing Operations to help lead our production facility. In this role, you will work directly alongside the Director of Manufacturing to keep our factory running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will supervise floor supervisors, track production data, and step in to lead operations when the Director is away. The ideal candidate is dependable, a natural problem solver who loves teamwork, understands factory workflows, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise Daily Operations: Monitor and organize the factory floor daily to ensure production is running on schedule and hitting target goals.
• Support and Assist the Leadership Team: Assist with factory production by directing or stepping in to lend a hand when needed.
• Lead and Train Staff: Eventually manage, mentor, and evaluate team leaders and factory workers to maintain a high-performing team.
• Enforce Quality: Ensure all protocols and quality control standards are strictly followed to prevent product defects.
• Coordinate Inventory and Materials: Work closely with purchasing agent to make sure raw materials arrive on time, and inventory levels are accurate.
• Opening and Closing of Facility: Coordinate with maintenance manager as back up to open and or close facility when needed.
• Solve Equipment Issues: Partner with the maintenance crew to quickly fix broken machines and minimize factory delays.

Skills and Qualifications

• Dependability: Must not take unscheduled time off or arrive later than the scheduled work start times.
• Flexibility: Ability to stay late or work Saturday if factory overtime is needed.
• Leadership: Proven ability to motivate large teams and handle workplace conflicts calmly and professionally.
• Technical Knowledge: understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and safety regulations
• Problem Solving: Ability to think quickly on your feet when a machine breaks down or a shipment is delayed.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to clearly explain goals to factory workers and updates to executives.
• Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with efficiency methods like Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma to reduce factory waste.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Education: College Degree
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience directly on a manufacturing or factory floor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000