Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production ManagerAssistant Production Manager

Van Doren Sales, Inc. | Union Gap, WA

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Van Doren Sales, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative sorting, packing, and material handling solutions for the fresh fruit and produce industry throughout North America. As a family-oriented company with a long history of success, we are committed to innovation, quality, and supporting our employees' growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Production Manager to help keep manufacturing projects organized, supplied, and on schedule. Working with the Production Manager, Engineering, and Production teams, you will coordinate job information, follow up on parts and outside work, and help resolve issues that slow production. This role combines office coordination with regular communication on the shop floor.

Why Join Van Doren?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• PTO program
• Stable, growing company with advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in supply chain and procurement

What you will do

• Help plan and track production schedules, job priorities, and deadlines; flag delays and follow up on next steps.
• Review newly released engineering and fabrication packages for completeness using a checklist, then route them to the appropriate departments.
• Coordinate with shop leads to make sure jobs have the drawings, parts, materials, and information needed to keep work moving.
• Assist with installation scheduling
• Keep production records, spreadsheets, and ERP information accurate and organized; provide administrative backup as needed.
• Communicate job status and changes across departments and coordinate with quality control, inventory, shipping, and installation teams.
• Participate in production meetings and help improve workflow, reduce delays, and support a safe, organized shop.

What we are looking for

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through while managing several priorities.
• Clear communication and the ability to work well with shop employees, managers, vendors, and customers.
• Comfort using spreadsheets and business software, with the ability to learn our ERP system.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the initiative to identify issues, ask questions, and follow through.
• Equal comfort working on the production floor and in the production office.

Work Environment: This position is based in a manufacturing facility and requires frequent presence on the production floor. The role involves working around production equipment, noise, press brakes, welders, and produce handling equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work on-site at our Yakima, WA production facility?

• Are you confident in your ability to work effectively in a production environment as well as on a computer?

• Do you have any previous work history in a production facility overseeing a workforce?

Work Location: In person