Assistant Production Manager

Murphy-Hoffman Company
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Ohio, Chillicothe
Dec 20, 2024
Job Details Job Title Assistant Production Manager Business Function Service Branch Name MHC Road Ready Center Date 10-08-2024 Address 1331 Delano Road City Chillicothe State OH Job Overview & Essential Functions Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for an Assistant Production Manager - Road Ready Center. The role of the Assistant Production Manager - Road Ready Manager works with the Production Manager to manage the day-to-day operation of the Road Ready Center's Service Department to ensure that customer requirements are met. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities within the department to meet customer specifications and production schedules. Ensures that installations are performed in a quality manner. Assists in planning and organizing the production schedule for truck pre-delivery inspections and component installations based on Kenworth factory production schedules. Works with the Customer Production Specialist to define the component installation requirements. Determines the materials and amount of labor required to complete the installation. Provides a cost estimate to the Production Manager for approval. Communicates the production schedules and customer requirements to the Installation Supervisors and Installations Specialists. Ensures that the proper tooling and equipment is available to complete the installations as required by customer. Works with the Parts Department to make sure that components and supplies have been ordered and staged to meet the production schedule. Monitors and oversees the production processes to meet customer installation requirements and delivery deadlines. Keeps the Production Coordinator informed as to the status of trucks as they flow through the production/installation process. Ensures that installations are performed in a quality manner and meet customer requirements. Develops and trains department staff and reviews and appraises their performance. Ensures the department is adequately and competently staffed. Promotes safe work habits and ensures that safety rules are followed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Requires previous management experience in either a manufacturing or truck maintenance environment. Must have excellent leadership and communication skills. Must have strong organizational skills. Must have a strong work ethic and commitment to extra hours when needed. Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be Company/Team minded. Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Time Off program 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match Flexible Spending Account Internal Promotion Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Program On the Job Training About Us MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential - a place where you can grow as a person and a professional. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled