Job Title: Assistant
Production Manager
- Location: San Antonio, 78251, Texas, United States
- Industry: Manufacturing; Food Production
- Work Type: On-Site; Full-time
Description
The
Assistant Production Manager supports the Production Planning Manager in
coordinating and executing production plans across multiple manufacturing
facilities. This role assists with day-to-day scheduling, data analysis,
reporting, and cross-functional communication to ensure efficient production
operations, material availability, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate is
detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working collaboratively in a
fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, maintenance, and execution of daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Assist in coordinating with Operations, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure materials, labor, and resources are aligned with production plans.
- Monitor production performance and identify potential risks related to capacity, materials, or labor constraints.
- Maintain accurate production planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
- Prepare and distribute production reports and KPIs, including schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and inventory status.
- Support demand planning efforts by updating forecasts, lead times, and production assumptions.
- Assist in maintaining capacity planning models and production planning tools.
- Track schedule changes and help communicate updates to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support labor and resource planning based on forecasted volumes and operational constraints.
- Maintain documentation related to production plans, assumptions, and changes.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications &
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–4 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain roles.
- Food manufacturing or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and shift-based production environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems or production planning software.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Eligibility: U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders only
Industry
Requirement: Food Manufacturing experience preferred
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