Is responsible for all production operations, employees, area managers, janitorial, and security. In absence of the Plant Manager, Chief Engineer, or General Manager may oversee drivers and engineers

 Schedules work flow throughout the plant to ensure delivery windows are met

 Supervises work activities for all departments

 Monitors, tracks, and reports hours worked for all plant employees to ensure only the allocated time for their shift is utilized. Whenever any overtime is needed he/she must get preapproval by the Plant Manager or General Manager

 Sets up the plant 30 minutes prior to startup and stays 30 - 60 minutes after his/her shift to assure everything was communicated to the next Shift Manager. Inspects the plant for cleanliness and then he/she submits the Shift Managers summary reports

 Monitors and controls that the quality program is being properly enforced within each department

 Coordinates movement of employees to best enable the plant to meet its daily demand

 Provides coverage within a department whenever an Area Manager doesn’t show up to work

 Maintains a working knowledge of all equipment and reports any equipment breakdowns or suspected concerns immediately

 Communicates and coordinates plant functions with the plant manager

 Responsible for final lock-up and security of the plant

 Insures subordinates practice safety procedures, regulations, and any other procedures that may pertain to the department worked in, at all times

 Monitors productivity within each department to ensure daily demands are met

 Assists with un-jamming machinery and contacts engineering when needed

 Reports potential and existing safety problems and violations of company polices immediately to the Plant Manager or General Manager