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Assistant Production Manager

1/28/2026

The Assistant Production Manager oversees day-to-day production activities and manages production staff to ensure goals and quality expectations are met. They also enforce safety policies and coordinate personnel schedules for operational effectiveness.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Summit Truck Bodies manufactures high quality, custom designed bodies that deliver the peace of mind that can only come from our unparalleled tradition of excellence. Our bodies are custom built for you the customer to ensure complete satisfaction with guaranteed usability, longevity and exceptional design. Summit Truck Bodies uses a proven body mount system that ensures body rigidity, strength and safety. Over time, our bodies have been transferred from chassis to chassis because of both their durability and their strength. A truck body is a vital tool for your business and in today's economy there are many concerns that go along with a business. The last thing you need to worry about is if your service or lube body will let you down. One thing you can be sure of is we will not let you down! When you buy a Summit you know you have reached the peak! Purchasing a Summit truck body means you are buying factory direct, so the savings are passed on to you. We do not use local distributors to sell our bodies, and by eliminating the middle man, we are able to provide high quality at a lower price, saving you money! You are assured of a great paint job and a quality installation to a properly specced chassis every time. That win-win situation creates The Summit Advantage.
About the Role

Description

Summit Truck Bodies is a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. We are looking for an Assistant Production Manager which leads and manages production staff in the day to day performance of their jobs.


WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
  • HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
  • Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
  • Employee Car Discount Program


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee day-to-day production activities.
  • Conduct/attend daily huddle meetings.
  • Follow and enforce company safety polices and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and others.
  • Oversee subordinates to ensure shift goals and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
  • Coordinate personnel schedules to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Ensure audit and material traceability procedures are being followed throughout the facility.
  • Ensure that employee timecards are being reviewed and corrected daily.
  • Work in a productive, safe, team-oriented manner with employees, and management.
  • Review and develop recommendations to facility management to promote continual improvement of all processes.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, maintain and wear all required personal protective safety equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

  • Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
  • Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently.
  • Requires working in areas which are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
  • Requires eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate machinery such as a forklift.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.
  • Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
  • Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
  • Requires multitasking on many projects at once.


REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferably in motor vehicle body manufacturing or metal fabrication.
  • Must be able to read and interpret internal documentation and drawings.
  • Keen attention to detail is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Excellent people/communication skills to deal with a variety of personalities.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

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Key Skills
Manufacturing ExperienceTeam LeadershipSafety ComplianceSchedulingQuality ControlCommunication SkillsForklift OperationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingMultitaskingTime ManagementAdaptabilityDocumentation InterpretationPersonal Protective EquipmentGeneral Abilities AssessmentBackground CheckDrug Screening
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipTradesLogisticsEngineering
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401(K)HSAFSAPaid Time OffCompany Paid HolidaysEmployee Car Discount Program
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