Associate Production Manager Jobs
Associate Production Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, media, consumer goods, and entertainment, with specializations in production planning, project coordination, and operations management, from entry-level to senior associate roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Receive incoming materials; and determine correct course of action and delivery to appropriate locations.
- Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and report any damage.
- Label, store, and organize inventory.
- Prepare outgoing shipments and complete shipping documentation.
- Pick, seal Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
- Maintain inventory records and assist with cycle counts.
- Perform manufacturing duties to include making liners, shutters and cables, ignition bulbs, screens, and various other parts assemblies.
- Basic wiring techniques, including cutting, termination, soldering and crimping wire.
- Kitting parts such as, magnetrons, RF screens, and reflectors.
- Assist with receiving, labeling, and storing chemicals and laboratory supplies.
- Perform basic laboratory tests following Work Instructions and under direction of Senor Principal Scientist.
- Maintained accurate records of laboratory inventory, supplies, and waste disposal activities.
- Keep laboratory areas, equipment, and chemicals clean and organized.
- Collect, sort, and dispose of chemical waste according to safety and environmental regulations.
- Store and Organize SDS information.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Move between departments based on staffing and workload needs.
- Support warehouse, manufacturing, and laboratory operations as assigned.
- Maintain accurate records including inventory, in company's business systems.
- Participate in safety training and compliance activities.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse, materials, manufacturing, and laboratory staff.
- Assist with continuous improvement and housekeeping initiatives.
- Basic knowledge of the use of hand tools, power tools.
- Basic knowledge of shop math and measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with power tools and their safe operation.
- Ability to read or learn to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and switch activities upon request.
- Must have exceptional organizational skills.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills are a must. The position requires communication with cross function leaders and staff.
- Individuals must be focused on tasks and not easily distracted.
- Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Must be computer literate.
- Vocational/technical training.
- Willingness to take required training classes.
- High school diploma.
- High school chemistry or general chemical preferred.
- Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Excellent manual dexterity – hand and fingers.
- Good eyesight - with or without vision correction.
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Flexible work schedule options
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k and company matching
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Plan A – Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch (40 hours)
- Plan B – Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Friday off
- Plan C – Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Monday off
Miltec is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Receive incoming materials; and determine correct course of action and delivery to appropriate locations.
- Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and report any damage.
- Label, store, and organize inventory.
- Prepare outgoing shipments and complete shipping documentation.
- Pick, seal Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
- Maintain inventory records and assist with cycle counts.
- Perform manufacturing duties to include making liners, shutters and cables, ignition bulbs, screens, and various other parts assemblies.
- Basic wiring techniques, including cutting, termination, soldering and crimping wire.
- Kitting parts such as, magnetrons, RF screens, and reflectors.
- Assist with receiving, labeling, and storing chemicals and laboratory supplies.
- Perform basic laboratory tests following Work Instructions and under direction of Senor Principal Scientist.
- Maintained accurate records of laboratory inventory, supplies, and waste disposal activities.
- Keep laboratory areas, equipment, and chemicals clean and organized.
- Collect, sort, and dispose of chemical waste according to safety and environmental regulations.
- Store and Organize SDS information.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Move between departments based on staffing and workload needs.
- Support warehouse, manufacturing, and laboratory operations as assigned.
- Maintain accurate records including inventory, in company's business systems.
- Participate in safety training and compliance activities.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse, materials, manufacturing, and laboratory staff.
- Assist with continuous improvement and housekeeping initiatives.
- Basic knowledge of the use of hand tools, power tools.
- Basic knowledge of shop math and measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with power tools and their safe operation.
- Ability to read or learn to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and switch activities upon request.
- Must have exceptional organizational skills.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills are a must. The position requires communication with cross function leaders and staff.
- Individuals must be focused on tasks and not easily distracted.
- Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Must be computer literate.
- Vocational/technical training.
- Willingness to take required training classes.
- High school diploma.
- High school chemistry or general chemical preferred.
- Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Excellent manual dexterity – hand and fingers.
- Good eyesight - with or without vision correction.
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Flexible work schedule options
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k and company matching
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Plan A – Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch (40 hours)
- Plan B – Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Friday off
- Plan C – Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1 hour lunch OR 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 30-minute lunch (40 hours) – Monday off
Miltec is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Who's Hiring
- Cintas190
- Vestis55
- Goodwill Industries50
- Cornerstone Building Brands38
- Tesla36
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive12
- Food & Beverage10
- Energy7
- Manufacturing7
- Science & Research7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate production manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related field
- Proficiency with ERP or production management software such as SAP or Oracle
- Experience coordinating production schedules and tracking deliverables across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder updates
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent production projects under tight deadlines
Tips for Your Associate Production Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to production workflows
Hiring managers for associate production manager roles scan for specific workflow tools like ERP systems, production scheduling software, and cross-functional coordination experience. Swap generic project language for production-specific terms that match the job posting's vocabulary.
Highlight cross-functional coordination wins
Associate production managers sit between creative, operations, and logistics teams. Describe moments when you kept a production timeline intact under pressure or resolved a vendor issue before it hit the floor. That specificity separates your resume from generalist candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate production manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for associate production manager positions almost always present a production delay or resource conflict scenario. Practice walking through how you'd identify the bottleneck, communicate with stakeholders, and get the schedule back on track without escalating unnecessarily.
Quantify output improvements on your resume
Production roles live by measurable results. Replace vague statements like 'assisted with scheduling' with concrete outcomes: how many SKUs you managed, how many production runs you coordinated, or how much lead time you reduced on a specific product line.
Negotiate by anchoring to production scope
When discussing compensation, tie your ask to the complexity of what you'll manage: number of active production lines, vendor relationships, or geographic scope of fulfillment. That framing shifts the conversation from job title to operational responsibility.
Associate Production Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate production managers?
The most active employers for associate production managers right now are Cintas, Vestis, and Goodwill Industries, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in manufacturing-heavy regions and media markets with active production slates.
How many associate production manager jobs are remote?
About 6% of associate production manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though this varies significantly by industry. Roles in digital media, advertising, and content production are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while positions in physical manufacturing and consumer goods typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an associate production manager?
Most associate production managers start with a bachelor's degree in operations, business, or a related field, then gain hands-on experience in a production coordinator, production assistant, or operations analyst role. Building fluency with production scheduling software and demonstrating you can manage timelines and vendors across a live project is what moves candidates into associate manager titles.
Can you get hired as an associate production manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with one to two years of relevant experience if they can show direct involvement in production workflows, even in a support role. Internships with demonstrable output, freelance production coordination work, or experience managing a complex project from planning to delivery can substitute for years of formal job history in many hiring decisions.
What does the associate production manager interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter phone screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a hiring manager interview that digs into how you've handled production timelines and team coordination. A panel or cross-functional interview is common at larger companies, and candidates are frequently asked to walk through a past project or work through a production scenario on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to associate production manager jobs?
You can find and apply to associate production manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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