Assistant Production Manager - National Safety Apparel

Reports To: Plant Manager
Direct Reports: Line Leads
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview: Direct responsibility for the management of all production teams (1^st shift) in your “Area”.  The GOAL of this position is to meet Operation Goals of Output and Efficiency while at the same time supporting the needs of the Plant Manager.  In order to be successful the employee must be a tremendous leader that is grounded in the principles of Lean manufacturing, problem solving, able to lead the line leaders, and be an excellent people person.
Essential Job Functions:
Efficiency (Goal is 95% Raw without Training)

• Efficiency is tracked and reported weekly to senior management
• Starts with tracking individual team efficiencies, monitoring progress, and identifying causes
• Implement time saving process improvements throughout the NSA manufacturing plant
• Mistake prevention by having clear work instructions

Output / Leadtime

• Output is tracked and reported weekly to senior management
• Responsible for managing work flow within the teams so orders can be prioritized appropriately.
• Ensure that appropriate training/cross training is provided to team members

Manage Line Leads

• Lead them in problem solving, managing their operators, and coaching to excel and care.

Quality

• Excellent quality and meeting customer expectations is a requirement.  Instilling consistent manufacturing techniques to provide high quality seams and garments

Safety

• Insist that areas follow NSA rules and guidelines for Safety and Housekeeping

Record Keeping

• E-Production revisions and approvals
• ISO Documentation is communicated and properly posted in teams

Training: Provided on the job

Qualifications:
Education & Certifications:Bachelor Degree with a focus on textile/apparel management preferred or equivalent work experience
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of work in an apparel manufacturing facility managing production and/or quality preferred
Language: Bilingual - English/Spanish, preferred

Key Competencies:
Ability to run, process and understand NSA Reports:

1. Open orders reports
2. Efficiency Graphs
3. Know principles manufacturing in textile industry
4. Capacity information

Attitude         

• Approach problems in a way that turns them into opportunities. The goal is to solve problems.
• Maintain a positive outlook on a consistent basis
• Persistent, refusing to give up

Initiative

• Recognizing and seizing opportunities.
• Anticipating and preventing problems
• Dependability, regarding attendance

Achievement Orientation

• Setting challenging goals and measuring results
• Finding betters ways to do things (OFI process)

Analytical Thinking

• Setting priorities
• Thinking logically, analyzing situations systematically
• Anticipating obstacles

Self Confidence

• Presenting self in a confident manner
• Stating position clearly, respectfully, and confidently in conflicts
• Accountability, taking responsibility for and learning from mistakes

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Soliciting input and involving others
• Working collaboratively with supervisor and peers
• Provide feedback on projects, issues, and goals to plant manager

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Working Conditions: Temperature controlled environment
EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status as defined by law.

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