What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant Manager position at Direct Mail Solutions?
Direct Mail Solutions is a full service mail and fulfillment company located in Richmond, Virginia. DMS is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to supervise the production staff and coordinate all production activities while reporting directly to the Production Manager.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage in the motivation and guidance of production employees to develop and maintain a teamwork environment.
- Assist in training activities and orientation of new hires in the production department.
- Facilitate internal resources to solve problems.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere.
- Ability to efficiently operate production equipment, specifically inserters.
- Assign and/or delegate daily assignments as needed to complete production duties in an efficient manner.
- Provide an active leadership role in all aspects of daily production operations.
- Maintain all department equipment and offer repair recommendations when necessary.
- Oversee efficient and effective handling of inserted product/mail.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a production environment is required.
- Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks and manage multitasked personnel in order to meet project deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Basic computer and communication skills are required.
- Previous management or supervisory experience is preferred.
- Flexible with scheduled work hours.
- Able to safely lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis, occasionally more than 25 lbs. Frequent bending, twisting, and pulling.
The core work hours are 6:00 am - 7:30PM, (3) Days a week.