What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Plant Manager position at Bruder Tank?
ABOUT BRUDER TANK
Bruder Tank designs and builds make-to-order truck mount tanks — with head production, parts fabrication, tank assembly, and
final test all handled in-house.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Work alongside our Plant Manager and production supervisors to keep Bruder Tank's make-to-order tank production running
smoothly — across tank assembly, head production, parts fabrication, and final test. This is a hands-on, floor-first role focused on
clearing obstacles, supporting the team, and helping deliver on schedule, to spec, and safely.
Over time — at a pace set with the Plant Manager — you'll deepen your product knowledge and grow into broader leadership,
giving the plant strong, seamless coverage now and into the future.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
▪ Coordinate daily production across all work centers, turning the NetSuite build plan into a clear, workable daily picture for
supervisors and leads.
▪ Track throughput, run rates, and on-time completion, and help the team work through constraints as they arise.
▪ Support the daily production — safety, quality, on-time completion, and throughput.
▪ Partner with and back up production supervisors and working leads: coaching, mentoring, and creating a path for people to
grow.
▪ Assist with onboarding, and cross-training alongside HR and the Plant Manager.
▪ Partner with QC on DOT/VAC and customer specs, and confirm final-test (vacuum / pressure / leak) standards are met before
units ship.
▪ Reinforce a safety-first, OSHA-compliant culture and proactive incident prevention.
▪ Work with Continuous Improvement to remove bottlenecks and use data to target gains in throughput and cost.
▪ Coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Inventory, and Purchasing so components and the build schedule stay aligned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required
▪ Several years of manufacturing supervision or team leadership — ideally in metal fabrication, welded products, or make-to order
production.
▪ A track record of earning trust with front-line supervisors and hourly teams.
▪ Working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and shop-floor metrics.
▪ Comfort with ERP / MRP systems and production reporting (NetSuite a plus).
▪ Solid grounding in manufacturing quality and OSHA safety; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
▪ High school diploma or GED.
Preferred
▪ Aluminum welding / fabrication, or pressure / vacuum vessel or tank / trailer manufacturing experience.
▪ Familiarity with DOT requirements for transport tanks.
▪ Associate's or Bachelor's in a technical, engineering, or operations field, or Lean / CI exposure (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000