Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant Manager – Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Production – Direct Hire

** $96K–$126K base salary, full benefits, long-term stability, growing industrial organization **

** Looking to take the next step in your operations or manufacturing leadership career? This role offers leadership responsibility, operational impact, and long-term growth opportunities. **

** Are you an experienced manufacturing or production leader ready to support plant operations within a fast-paced industrial environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement? **

** Want to join an established organization with a strong reputation, stable operations, and a commitment to employee development and sustainability initiatives? **

** Industry-leading organization offering stability, competitive compensation, and long-term advancement opportunities! **

• $96K–$126K base salary depending on experience; full benefits package
• Assistant Plant Manager supporting manufacturing, production, safety, and operational performance
• Hands-on leadership role focused on plant efficiency, team development, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Organization with strong growth, long-term stability, and commitment to operational excellence
• Facility-based leadership role supporting daily plant operations and production teams

** Experienced manufacturing, operations, or production leader ready to step into a high-impact plant leadership role **

** Must have experience within manufacturing, production, industrial operations, or regulated industrial environments **

The Company

• Established industrial organization with a strong reputation for operational excellence and sustainability initiatives
• Known for strong safety culture, employee development, and long-term stability
• Growing organization focused on continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and environmentally responsible solutions

The Position

• Support daily plant operations including production, personnel management, safety, and compliance
• Assist with production scheduling, workforce coordination, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Supervise and support production leads and operators to maximize performance and productivity
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and operations teams to support equipment reliability and production goals

The Details

• Medical, dental, vision – full benefits package

• Strong focus on safety, leadership development, and continuous improvement

• Stable operation with long-term career advancement opportunities

• Hands-on operational leadership role within a fast-paced industrial environment

** Key Responsibilities **

• Support daily facility operations to ensure production efficiency, safety, and compliance

• Coordinate production activities, staffing priorities, and operational workflows

• Monitor KPIs, assist with root cause analysis, and support corrective action initiatives

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility aligned with company and OSHA standards

• Support onboarding, cross-training, and development of production personnel

• Participate in audits, reporting, compliance reviews, and operational documentation

** Qualifications **

Required:

• 3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing, production, or industrial operations

• Strong understanding of safety standards, quality control practices, and operational workflows

• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and team coordination abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP or operational systems

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related technical field

• Lean / Continuous Improvement certifications preferred

• Experience working with industrial materials, gases, chemicals, or regulated production environments

• Experience supporting hands-on operations within fast-paced manufacturing facilities