What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Operations Manager -- High‑Volume Manufacturing position at Pratt Retail Specialties - Production Facilities?
Build teams. Improve flow. Deliver results.
Join us as the Assistant Operations Manager and become the catalyst for operational excellence across our manufacturing plant. You’ll partner with the Plant Manager to champion Lean practices, sharpen SOP compliance, and mentor teams to peak performance.
Our promise- 9 paid holidays
- Benefits within 1 month of hire
- 401K with partial match after 90 days
- After 6 months: paid vacation days
- Monthly incentive plan
- Elevate people performance through leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
- Standardize work using SOPs and ISO 9001 practices for consistent quality.
- Apply Lean, Kaizen, and production optimization to increase throughput and reduce waste.
- Oversee machine setups to ensure smooth, efficient production runs.
- Use labor management systems, smart scheduling, and high-level operations analysis to match resources with demand.
- Support budgeting and forecasting to align cost, capacity, and delivery goals.
- Strong team building, people management, and decisive leadership.
- A strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced setting.
- Proven technical and mechanical capability combined with leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills and experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency across:
- Leadership / People Management
- Labor Management Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Production Optimization
- Kaizen
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Coaching & Mentoring
- ISO 9001 Certification environments
- Scheduling
- High-level Operations Analysis
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Budgeting / Forecasting
- Plastic Extrusion
- Plus: exposure to extrusion, plastic bag converting, or paper converting.
If you’re a strong production leader who thrives on continuous improvement and developing people, this role is for you.