Assistant Production Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Reporting to the Production Manager. * Assisting the Production Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and timesheets.
* Appointing labor and purchasing stock toward the smooth running of the production process.< br> * Preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, and hiring laborers.
* Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
* Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines.
* Procuring and monitoring the efficiency of production equipment.
* Updating the Production Manager on the status of projects.
* Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.
* Resolving labor disputes, where requested.

Key Skills
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing human resources and liaizing with other departments.
* Competence with computer-based administration, record-keeping, and procurement systems.
* Proficiency in quality control, managing budgets, and production costing.
* Knowledge of procuring materials, equipment, and labor needed throughout the production process.
* Ability to confidently and proactively supervise production teams.