How to hire an Assistant Production Manager

How to hire an assistant production manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant production manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant production manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant production manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant production manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant production manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant production manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant production managers.

   Type Of Assistant Production Manager	Description	Hourly Rate
   Assistant Production Manager		$18-44
   3rd Shift Supervisor	A 3rd shift supervisor is responsible for monitoring the operations and staff performance of a specific shift. 3rd shift supervisors strategize on effective business techniques to maximize staff's productivity and improve customers' experience... Show More	$12-19
   Line Supervisor	A line supervisor is responsible for monitoring the line operations within an organization, ensuring the adequacy of line staff on production, and supervising the quality control processes. Line supervisors enforce the highest safety standards and procedures within the premises to avoid operation hazards that might cause delays in the production... Show More	$17-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • OSHA
   • Production Schedules
   • Safety Procedures
   • ISO
   • Production Process
   • Payroll
   • Quality Standards
   • Production Operations
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Production Floor
   • Purchase Orders
   • HR
   • Inventory Control
   • Disciplinary Actions

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage welding and CNC machinery operations.
   • Lead targeted decision-making across fast-pace production operations for this growth-orient USDA food factory producing quality meat products.
   • Establish first compute environment standards for production Unix platforms.
   • Serve as client liaison communicating project status and SLA requirements.
   • Maintain all necessary records pertaining to HACCP and USDA regulations regarding cook/chill program.
   • Train students and staff on HACCP regulations, safe food handling practices and recipe adherence.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the assistant production manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. An assistant production manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant production manager in Washington may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level assistant production manager. Additionally, an assistant production manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average assistant production manager salary

   $60,730yearly

   $29.20 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant production manager salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated April 18, 2025

   Average assistant production manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	New Jersey	$87,375	$42
   2	Massachusetts	$75,833	$36
   3	New Hampshire	$72,834	$35
   4	California	$71,843	$35
   5	New York	$71,826	$35
   6	Maryland	$66,299	$32
   7	Virginia	$63,496	$31
   8	North Carolina	$61,902	$30
   9	Indiana	$55,164	$27
   10	Florida	$54,772	$26
   11	Alabama	$52,397	$25
   12	Texas	$50,985	$25
   13	Utah	$49,369	$24
   14	Missouri	$47,853	$23
   15	Colorado	$47,470	$23
   16	Washington	$46,141	$22
   17	Montana	$45,249	$22
   18	Oregon	$44,222	$21
   19	Tennessee	$44,158	$21

   Average assistant production manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Pace University	$98,518	$47.36	2
   2	Supermicro	$90,582	$43.55	1
   3	Forever 21	$76,120	$36.60
   4	Gap Inc.	$72,575	$34.89
   5	Toyoda Gosei Americas	$62,778	$30.18	12
   6	Toyota Boshoku America	$61,873	$29.75	6
   7	Graphic Packaging International	$59,943	$28.82	19
   8	Jordache Enterprises	$59,862	$28.78
   9	Dierbergs Markets	$59,766	$28.73
   10	Marvin and	$59,361	$28.54	30
   11	LiDestri Food and Drink	$59,313	$28.52	3
   12	Estée Lauder	$57,312	$27.55	5
   13	Pacific Advisory Group, Inc.	$57,272	$27.53
   14	WarnerMedia	$57,105	$27.45
   15	Alsco, Inc.	$56,593	$27.21	29
   16	KC Enterprises	$56,538	$27.18
   17	Belcher Corporation, Llc	$56,538	$27.18
   18	Pacific Choice Seafood	$56,538	$27.18	15
   19	Masons	$56,056	$26.95	1
   20	Warner Bros.	$55,922	$26.89	10

4. Writing an Assistant Production Manager Job Description

   An assistant production manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant production manager job description:

   Assistant Production Manager job description example

   FOR SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY
   FULL TIME POSITION – Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
   PAY WILL DEPEND ON EXPERIENCE - WILLING TO TRAIN
   
   Screen Pro Graphics is seeking a dependable, organized, and energetic individual to join our Assistant Management team (Asst. Embroidery Production Manager). Applicants should have excellent communication skills and have the ability to motivate a production team. This position requires the ability to work efficiently and effectively on your own, as well as exhibit exceptional attention to detail.
   
   Specific responsibilities & Jobs skills needed:

   Strong communication Skills – highly motivated and able to motivate others!

   Possess the knowledge for process improvement

   Quality Control and attention to detail

   Ability to work with tight deadlines

   Ability to follow specific instructions

   Dependability and a Positive attitude

   Organization and ability to multitask

   Experience in embroidery or the printing industry is a HUGE advantage but not a requirement.

   If you have a background in production and or management of a strong team this job is for you! We are always willing to train the right candidate if need be.

   PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT:
   SCREENPRO GRAPHICS
   4310 TEJASCO DR.
   SAN ANTONIO TX 78218

   Company DescriptionScreen Pro Graphics is a national contract and wholesale screen printer, embroiderer and decorator that strives to build long-standing relationships with its customers. Our friendly staff helps with each aspect of any order to ensure timely delivery and accuracy. We go above and beyond to deliver a high level of service & support to each client large or small.

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant production managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant production managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant production managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant production manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant production manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit assistant production managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant production manager

   Once you've selected the best assistant production manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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