Assistant Plant Manager

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

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  Support the Plant Manager in planning, organizing, and directing all plant activities to meet production schedules and quality standards
• .Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and established safe work practices; report all unsafe conditions or behaviors to the Plant Manager and/or EHS Manager
• .Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• .Supervise, manage, and develop employees, including performance management, coaching, and disciplinary processes in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
• .Coordinate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to maintain optimal production flow and minimize downtime
• .Monitor production metrics to ensure that targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved
• .Assist in evaluating equipment capacity and performance; recommend and implement improvements to meet monthly and long-term production goals
• .Maintain accurate departmental records, ensuring compliance with company retention and destruction policies
• .Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager regarding plant performance, personnel issues, production schedules, and operational challenges
• .Drive proactive initiatives to achieve departmental and company objectives, including cost reduction, efficiency gains, and workforce engagement

.Qualifications:

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  Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive industry and a unionized facilit
• y.Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skill
• s.Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environmen
• t.Ability to build positive relationships with hourly and salaried employees, including union representative
• s.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of analyzing and presenting operational dat
• a.Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tool

s.Education

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  Education: Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, or a related fie