Support the Shop Foreman in coordinating daily manufacturing operations, scheduling, inventory, quality, safety, and performance tracking. Act as a hands-on leader on the shop floor, help resolve workflow issues, support continuous improvement (Lean/5S), train staff, and provide operational reporting.
Job Title
$60,000 – $80,000+ annually depending on experience
Schedule
Manufacturing teams operate:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM weekday production window
Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM when overtime is offered
This position may support extended production hours when operational needs require.
About the Opportunity
This role supports the day-to-day operation of a U.S. manufacturing facility producing precision aluminum cabinet systems used in garages, trailers, specialty vehicles, and professional workshops.
The company operates a small but highly collaborative manufacturing team, where operational leaders are directly involved with the shop floor and work closely with production teams to maintain quality and throughput.
The organization produces high-end products with strong attention to craftsmanship, and production leadership plays a key role in maintaining standards, workflow efficiency, and safety.
Position Overview
The Assistant Production Manager supports the Shop Foreman in coordinating manufacturing operations and ensuring production teams are operating efficiently and safely.
This role acts as a communication bridge between shop leadership and production personnel, helping coordinate scheduling, monitor job progress, track production metrics, and resolve workflow issues before they disrupt output.
The position is both administrative and hands-on, requiring visibility on the production floor and active participation in problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
Core ResponsibilitiesProduction Oversight
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
About
Stone Hendricks Group is a direct-hire search firm that brings together years of experience and a diverse range of talent to connect businesses with exceptional job candidates. With a focus on timely and effective recruitment, we understand the power of a well-formed employee base in helping businesses achieve their goals. We offer our services to businesses of all sizes, providing qualified candidates for blue- and grey-collar roles, as well as white-collar and executive positions. The success of our direct-hire search process is driven by our advanced training, proprietary technology, and extensive network across industries. At Stone Hendricks Group, we value integrity and prioritize connectedness, commitment, and candor in our interactions with both employers and job seekers. Our clients consider us trusted advisors, relying on the highly personalized service we provide and our ability to find candidates that are an ideal fit for their unique needs. Choose Stone Hendricks Group for unsurpassed direct-hire search services that match successful organizations with talented job candidates.
Assistant Production Manager
LocationBrockton, Massachusetts
Onsite position
Employment TypeOnsite position
Full Time
Compensation Range$60,000 – $80,000+ annually depending on experience
Manufacturing teams operate:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM weekday production window
Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM when overtime is offered
This position may support extended production hours when operational needs require.
This role supports the day-to-day operation of a U.S. manufacturing facility producing precision aluminum cabinet systems used in garages, trailers, specialty vehicles, and professional workshops.
The company operates a small but highly collaborative manufacturing team, where operational leaders are directly involved with the shop floor and work closely with production teams to maintain quality and throughput.
The organization produces high-end products with strong attention to craftsmanship, and production leadership plays a key role in maintaining standards, workflow efficiency, and safety.
The Assistant Production Manager supports the Shop Foreman in coordinating manufacturing operations and ensuring production teams are operating efficiently and safely.
This role acts as a communication bridge between shop leadership and production personnel, helping coordinate scheduling, monitor job progress, track production metrics, and resolve workflow issues before they disrupt output.
The position is both administrative and hands-on, requiring visibility on the production floor and active participation in problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
Core ResponsibilitiesProduction Oversight
- Support the Shop Foreman in overseeing daily manufacturing and assembly operations
- Conduct routine shop floor walkthroughs to monitor productivity and workflow
- Ensure production activities are aligned with schedules and deadlines
- Identify and escalate operational issues that may impact throughput or quality
- Coordinate production schedules across departments
- Balance workflow to avoid bottlenecks between fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes
- Track job progress and ensure work orders move through production efficiently
- Communicate schedule adjustments and priority changes to production teams
- Monitor inventory levels and material availability
- Coordinate with purchasing and operations leadership to ensure material readiness
- Identify potential shortages that could interrupt production schedules
- Support shop leadership in maintaining quality standards across manufacturing operations
- Reinforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to established safety procedures
- Assist with identifying quality concerns and implementing corrective actions
- Track production metrics and operational performance indicators
- Identify trends in productivity or efficiency
- Provide operational reporting to leadership regarding workflow and production output
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow layout, and process consistency
- Assist with employee training and cross-training initiatives
- Provide feedback to leadership regarding team performance and training needs
- Serve as a backup leadership presence when the Shop Foreman is unavailable
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience supporting production teams or leading manufacturing staff
- Understanding of production workflow and manufacturing scheduling
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate between production teams and leadership
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a hands-on shop floor environment
- Experience in metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or 5S methodology
- Experience working with ERP or manufacturing software
- Experience tracking production metrics or operational reporting
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan
- Company benefits package including disability coverage and additional voluntary benefits
The ideal candidate will:
- Have prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Be comfortable spending time on the shop floor
- Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
- Be capable of balancing operational oversight with hands-on production awareness
- Thrive in a small company environment where roles require flexibility and initiative
About
Stone Hendricks Group is a direct-hire search firm that brings together years of experience and a diverse range of talent to connect businesses with exceptional job candidates. With a focus on timely and effective recruitment, we understand the power of a well-formed employee base in helping businesses achieve their goals. We offer our services to businesses of all sizes, providing qualified candidates for blue- and grey-collar roles, as well as white-collar and executive positions. The success of our direct-hire search process is driven by our advanced training, proprietary technology, and extensive network across industries. At Stone Hendricks Group, we value integrity and prioritize connectedness, commitment, and candor in our interactions with both employers and job seekers. Our clients consider us trusted advisors, relying on the highly personalized service we provide and our ability to find candidates that are an ideal fit for their unique needs. Choose Stone Hendricks Group for unsurpassed direct-hire search services that match successful organizations with talented job candidates.
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