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.