Our client, a metals polishing company, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time Assistant Plant Manager for their Los Angeles (El Monte) facility. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and implementing processes that optimize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage plant/warehouse operations, overseeing production scheduling, maintenance, quality control, and shipping and receiving to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Prioritize interactions among production, shipping, receiving, and truck loading to maximize overall efficiency.
• Establish and implement a collaborative, proactive strategy to maintain a safe working environment that meets and exceeds OSHA standards.
• Maintain a visible and active presence on the shop floor to promptly address questions, problems, and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of a Quality system to produce high-quality products with on-time delivery.
• Foster optimum operations through effective hiring, training, and retention of employees.
• Evaluate and implement corrective measures in the plant to maximize operating efficiencies.
• Implement preventative and predictive structures for maintaining operational equipment.
• Monitor raw material and finished goods inventories to ensure on-time deliveries and accurate inventory management.
• Continually evaluate opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and financial metrics.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight charges, repair expenses, and other waste.
• Maintain consistent and effective housekeeping, including inventory of plant supplies.
• Comply with operational procedures to accomplish required training.
• Ensure proper usage and maintenance of equipment, materials, and tools in compliance with safety rules.
• Cultivate good employee relations, supporting a high level of employee morale.
• Provide coaching and discipline for performance issues.
• Oversee the efficient, safe, and accurate movement of rail cars into and out of the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a metal manufacturing facility in a similar role
• Must be bi-lingual in Spanish.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to plan and execute daily activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with mathematical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, communicate, and solve problems effectively.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in communication tools such as email, phone, voicemail, and videoconferencing.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures and proficiency in using standard office equipment