Production Assistant Manager

Direct Mail Solutions is a full service mail and fulfillment company located in Richmond, Virginia. DMS is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to supervise the production staff and coordinate all production activities while reporting directly to the Production Manager. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Manage in the motivation and guidance of production employees to develop and maintain a teamwork environment. Assist in training activities and orientation of new hires in the production department. Facilitate internal resources to solve problems. Maintain a positive work atmosphere. Ability to efficiently operate production equipment, specifically inserters. Assign and/or delegate daily assignments as needed to complete production duties in an efficient manner. Provide an active leadership role in all aspects of daily production operations. Maintain all department equipment and offer repair recommendations when necessary. Oversee efficient and effective handling of inserted product/mail. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: A minimum of 2 years' experience in a production environment is required. Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks and manage multitasked personnel in order to meet project deadlines. Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills. Work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Basic computer and communication skills are required. Previous management or supervisory experience is preferred. Flexible with scheduled work hours. Able to safely lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis, occasionally more than 25 lbs. Frequent bending, twisting, and pulling. The core work hours are 6:00 am - 7:30PM, (3) Days a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr