Assistant Plant Manager II

“Your expertise can transform our plant—take charge as Assistant Plant Manager and lead the way!

What You Will Do:

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Supervise the work of all production employees – oversees production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods
• Coaching of employees that models the values and culture of the company
• Provide hands-on leadership as a supervisor, responsible for mentoring and coaching all employees and working through employee relations issues
• Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies
• Responsible, in consultation with Plant Manager, for the cost performance of the Plant in partnership with the overall P&L of the plant
• Support cost control initiatives and process control within the plant
• Review operations activities, including local transportation activities, to maintain compliance with all Federal, State and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD)
• Drive Safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the plant
• Ensure the consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the Plant in accordance with the PMS Commercial Organization, Global Supply Chain
• Deliver best operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant while maintaining critical quality and raw material utilization standards that are necessary to maintain customer satisfaction and plant profitability
• Ensure compliance through teamwork for all Standard Operating Procedures within the plant
• Identify Lean opportunities to effectively eliminate waste
• In partnership with Plant Manager, provide leadership to Plant staff to effectively recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities
• Drive efficiencies in asset utilization through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, & driver management while meeting customer expectations

What You Will Bring:

Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and/or logistics environment
• Prior forklift operations experience is required
• Proven track record of success and stability (1 to 3 years)
• Familiarity with both OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements strongly preferred
• Results-oriented and can meet deadlines and commitments
• Mechanically Inclined (electric/conveyor knowledge is a plus)
• P&L and budgeting experience strongly preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to train people and motivate a team
• Applicants need a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Demonstrated solid decision making
• Ability to provide new ideas - “think outside the box"
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

What To Expect:

Additional Site Details

• 3 Shifts: 2 Shift Production & 1 Shift Maintenance
• ~ 150 employees total with 2-5 direct reports
• ~ 180,000 sq. ft. facility with 20 dock doors
• Floor leader with a mindset of positive change, continuous improvement and safety

What We Offer:

Employee Package

• Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
• Benefits Day 1!
• Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!
• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

Compensation Statement:

The salary range for this position is $86,000 to $115,000 per year. Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.