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3rd Shift Monday- Friday 10PM-6: 30AM
The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is required to lead production in the Manufacturing Plant. Additionally, the Production Assistant Manager will assist the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager with all areas of plant business to include, decision making regarding customers, team members, operational issues, business planning, priority setting, creating staff schedules, team member performance, and compliance with company policies. The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is also required, as needed, to perform all functions performed by the Production Operator, Manufacturing and Production Lead Coordinator, Manufacturing.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)
- Manage facility in the absence of the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager
- Lead manufacturing plant business unit which involves supporting customers, managing team members, overseeing operational issues, monitoring and facilitating processes in all work streams including the production, quality check, and shipping processes
- Interview job applicants, ensuring compliance of all company hiring policies; assist Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with the hiring of team members
- Plan, organize and direct the activities of team members
- Evaluate the efficiency and productivity of team members by establishing performance standards and objectives and assist the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with conducting regular performance appraisals
- Assist team members in goal setting and skill development
- Provide feedback on disciplinary actions and administer performance counseling per the Performance Counseling Guide
- Provide leadership on assigned shifts
- Provide performance related feedback regarding team members to the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager
- Provide training and coaching to team members on assigned shifts
- Ensure that work produced by team members is in accordance with company standards
- Ensure adequate inventory is available to produce requested orders
- Responsible for ensuring quality by monitoring and complying with quality control procedures
- Ensure cross shift communication
- All other duties as needed or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of high-volume manufacturing or quality control experience
- 1+ year of related experience
- Prior experience of FXO products & services offerings preferred
- Commercial print environment experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- For new hires, must meet all FedEx Office employment qualifications in force at time of hiring
- For current FedEx Office team members, must meet hiring criteria for the position and transfer requirements as outlined in the Team Member Handbook
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
- Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Pay Transparency:
Pay: $30.55 - $38.16/hr
Additional Details: 3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am
Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
California Fair Chance: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.
Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
- Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
- Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.
FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
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FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.
FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia’s fair chance hiring law.
For more information, click here.
Position Summary:
3rd Shift Monday- Friday 10PM-6: 30AM
The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is required to lead production in the Manufacturing Plant. Additionally, the Production Assistant Manager will assist the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager with all areas of plant business to include, decision making regarding customers, team members, operational issues, business planning, priority setting, creating staff schedules, team member performance, and compliance with company policies. The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is also required, as needed, to perform all functions performed by the Production Operator, Manufacturing and Production Lead Coordinator, Manufacturing.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)
- Manage facility in the absence of the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager
- Lead manufacturing plant business unit which involves supporting customers, managing team members, overseeing operational issues, monitoring and facilitating processes in all work streams including the production, quality check, and shipping processes
- Interview job applicants, ensuring compliance of all company hiring policies; assist Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with the hiring of team members
- Plan, organize and direct the activities of team members
- Evaluate the efficiency and productivity of team members by establishing performance standards and objectives and assist the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with conducting regular performance appraisals
- Assist team members in goal setting and skill development
- Provide feedback on disciplinary actions and administer performance counseling per the Performance Counseling Guide
- Provide leadership on assigned shifts
- Provide performance related feedback regarding team members to the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager
- Provide training and coaching to team members on assigned shifts
- Ensure that work produced by team members is in accordance with company standards
- Ensure adequate inventory is available to produce requested orders
- Responsible for ensuring quality by monitoring and complying with quality control procedures
- Ensure cross shift communication
- All other duties as needed or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of high-volume manufacturing or quality control experience
- 1+ year of related experience
- Prior experience of FXO products & services offerings preferred
- Commercial print environment experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- For new hires, must meet all FedEx Office employment qualifications in force at time of hiring
- For current FedEx Office team members, must meet hiring criteria for the position and transfer requirements as outlined in the Team Member Handbook
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
- Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Pay Transparency:
Pay: $30.55 - $38.16/hr
Additional Details: 3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am
Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
California Fair Chance: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.
Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
- Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
- Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.
FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.
FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia’s fair chance hiring law.
For more information, click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Production Assistant
Align your degree to production duties
H-1B eligibility hinges on specialty occupation status, so your resume and cover letter must connect your bachelor's degree in film, communications, or media directly to the production coordination duties in the job description. Generic production credits won't satisfy USCIS requirements.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your specific city before your offer conversation, so you can flag mismatches early.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Find Production Assistant roles at studios and media companies that have already filed certified LCAs for this occupation. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
If your production role moves across locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL before you work there. Flag any multi-location shoots or remote assignments to your employer's HR team before the I-129 petition is filed.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for Production Assistants lists the knowledge domains and education requirements employers cite when building specialty occupation documentation. Review it before your interview so you can speak to the degree-level scope of your specific duties.
Understand your 60-day grace period between productions
If your H-1B employment ends between productions, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. Plan your job search timeline around this window so you're not caught between contracts without an active petition.
H-1B Visa Production Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers who sponsor Production Assistants structure the position around degree-level duties in areas such as production management, content operations, or media coordination, and document that requirement explicitly in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Production Assistant roles?
Studios, broadcast networks, digital media companies, and advertising production houses are the most common sponsors. The best way to identify verified sponsors is to search Migrate Mate, which lists employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history by role and location, so you're not guessing from job postings alone.
How long does H-1B status last for a Production Assistant?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years. Your employer can file an extension, bringing the total to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires a pending or approved immigrant visa petition, which your employer's immigration counsel would manage.
What happens to my H-1B status if my production contract ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer's active petition. If the contract ends, USCIS provides a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have a new petition filed, change to another valid status, or depart the country. Missing this window puts you out of status.
Can my employer file one LCA for multiple filming locations?
No. Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA from DOL, with a prevailing wage determination specific to that location. For Production Assistants who travel between sets or studio locations, your employer must file separate LCAs before you begin work at each site.