Montgomery VPC Team - Assistant Manager (Production) 2nd Shift

About GLOVIS America Inc.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
Summary
The Assistant Manager, Production, Montgomery VPC, is responsible for overseeing all yard production operations during second shift, managing workforce performance and operational resources, and ensuring established safety, quality, and productivity objectives are achieved. This position provides leadership across multiple operational functions within Yard Operations, with a focus on maintaining efficient vehicle flow, monitoring and managing inventory, optimizing workforce utilization, and executing production plans to meet operational and customer requirements. The manager is accountable for maintaining compliance with company policies and safety standards, addressing production challenges, and supporting the implementation of company initiatives. Success in this role requires demonstrated expertise in operations management, workforce leadership, production planning, inventory control, safety compliance, continuous process improvement, and cross-functional coordination. The 2nd Shift Production Manager is expected to promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence while ensuring a smooth transition between shifts and maintaining consistent production performance.
Responsibilities
Primary

Maintain an active leadership presence throughout the yard and ensure employees follow all applicable safety rules, operating procedures, and company policies.
Direct and coordinate all second-shift yard operations to achieve established production goals and daily processing requirements.
Develop and execute shift production plans based on available inventory, vehicle allocation, workforce capacity, customer priorities, and operational constraints.
Monitor production progress throughout the shift, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to maintain productivity.
Ensure available vehicles are positioned, staged, and made accessible to support uninterrupted processing and shipping operations.
Adjust work assignments and operational priorities as production demands, inventory availability, or staffing levels change.
Ensure all available production opportunities are maximized before the end of the shift.
Supervise, direct, and evaluate second-shift employees to ensure adherence to work schedules, productivity expectations, company policies, and established procedures.
Ensure adequate staffing and appropriate personnel assignments across operational areas to meet production requirements.
Monitor attendance, punctuality, labor utilization, individual performance, and departmental productivity.
ddress performance deficiencies, attendance concerns, and policy violations promptly and consistently in coordination with Human Resources, as appropriate.
Conduct or support shift safety briefings, work-area inspections, and operational safety reviews.
Immediately address unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, vehicle damage concerns, and operational hazards.
Make sure critical operational information is communicated accurately and promptly to management and cross-functional partners.
Conduct shift briefings, communicate production priorities, reinforce safety expectations, and establish clear employee accountability.

Secondary

Monitor vehicle inventory, allocation status, location accuracy, and readiness for processing or shipment.
Ensure vehicles are properly identified, tracked, staged, and positioned to support production priorities and customer commitments.
Ensure vehicle handling, movement, staging, and processing activities meet established quality and damage-prevention standards.
Report and investigate incidents, near misses, vehicle damage, and procedural violations in accordance with company requirements.
Reinforce a culture in which safety, quality, and accountability take precedence over production demands.

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
14 paid Company Holidays
80 Hours of Vacation
40 Hours of Sick
401K w/ GENEROUS Match
Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Auto Allowance
Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
Team Wear
Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!

All benefits pursuant to Company policy
Skills

Microsoft Excel and Office Suite proficiency required
Production planning and operational execution required
Quality assurance and compliance management required
Workforce leadership and employee development
Automotive manufacturing or processing operations experience

Education & Experience

High School Diploma
Valid State Issued Driver's License
Minimum of 6 years Required
Supply Chain, Logistics experience preferred

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
GLOVIS America does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position, either now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring GLOVIS America to sponsor, support, or provide immigration-related assistance for employment now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, sponsorship or support related to H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, or other employment-based immigration processes. Candidates who require or anticipate requiring employment-based visa sponsorship or immigration support from GLOVIS America now or in the future should not apply for this position.
Physical Requirements

Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
Sit, stand, walk, and/or drive for 5+ hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working and Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
This position is located in the Montgomery, AL office

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.