Assistant Production Manager- 2nd shift

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. ORGANIZATIONAL IMPERATIVE : The Assistant Production Manager (APM) performs supervisory and other management responsibilities while also performing unloading and other warehouse labor assignments . SUCCESS FACTORS : We will know the APM is successful when : There is year over year improvement in retention and turnover There is year of year improvement is DART rating Financial targets as determined by company leadership are met or exceeded There is year over year sustained or improved WC costs There is year over year sustained or improved direct wage costs BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to commit to requests for assistance and follow through to make sure that they are complete and escalate as necessary Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and time manage workload. Ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely and effective results. Ability to mentor and assist direct reports to help achieve personal and professional goals by providing opportunities to learn new skills ESSENTIA L JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Directs a ssociates to perform operations safely and efficiently. Utilizes daily huddles with Associates to ensure operating procedures and assignments are communicated properly . Coordinates work assignments and ensures assignments are completed timely . C ommunicates with associates, host management, transportation partners, and FHI leadership to ensure performance standards and safety goals are accomplished . Provides recommendations for hiring, promotions, and terminations of associates. Makes recommendations and implements changes for performance improvement. Maintains safety mindset through daily safety inspections, adherence to safety policies, EHS Safety Audits, reporting potential safety threats; works with leadership to remedy threatening situations. Guarantee safeguard measures are being adhered to maintain cleanliness and a debris free work area. Printing of necessary papers for operation Mentor s and trains of new associates Performs l oad verification for accuracy Ensure Time Keeping (Kronos) Policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to . Performs timekeeping audits . Approves time. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time at the discretion of management. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Warehouse work environment with varying temperatures, at both hot and cold extremes M ust be able to lift cases by hand weighing from 25 to 95 pounds Must be able to operate warehouse/material moving equipment ( onet ) A bility to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat the majority of the workday. U se of standard office equipment in typical office environment/conditions. Ability to use close and distance vision to focus on computer screen for the majority of the workday. Q UALIFICATIONS : Education: We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset , it is not a strict requirement for success in this role. Experience: Experience receiving or unloading in a warehouse or distribution setting Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of logistics , preferred Able to read, write and understand English Additional Location: If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!