Assistant Plant Manager

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager with the successful day to day operations of the assigned plant location ensuring compliances with all policies procedures and budgets This person will have an instinct to master all aspects of the plant operations with the intent to continue with normal business policies and procedures in the event of the absence of the Plant Manager In addition this person is to assist with the management of the Plant staff with the assistance of the Plant management team Other responsibilities include staffing training operations discipline and other personnel issues ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function Assist Plant Manager with the daily duties of organizing plant operations achieving daily production objectivesSchedule routine inspections for equipment to avoid or reduce machine downtimeMaintain proper records for plant related activitiesMaintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area machines and equipmentSupport the drive for continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness or safetyLead team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback training and encouragementappropriate corrective action to ensure customer satisfactionPromptly respond to customer complaints and other reported problems; conduct root cause analysis to determine appropriate corrective action to ensure customer satisfactionProvide comprehensive productivity and location accuracy resultsSupport the development and maintaining safety quality service and cost performance metrics; assess trends and implement action plans to meet or exceed the established goalsAssist with the development of training programs to build on team member strengths and success; ensure team members have continuing opportunities to improve or increase skills abilities and knowledgeEnsure open lines of communication between the plant function and other departmentsUse independent judgment to assign team member work duties to meet operational requirements Make sure that team members and co workers have the information needed to perform their job dutiesEffectively utilize lean tools and methodology to make improvements and lead the department in continuous improvement activitiesEstablish performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews to ensure that team members understand how their job duties support the companys mission and have the right toolsresources to do their jobs wellInvestigate performance concerns and implement disciplinary action up to and including termination as needed and in compliance with company procedures and with consultation with the human resources departmentWork with Human Resources on complaints and performance concerns and implement disciplinary action up to and including termination as needed and in compliance with company processesWork with human resources department to manage hiring process for direct reports; interview and select candidates for hire in compliance with company processesAdhere to established company values practices policies and procedures at all times Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules laws regulations and standardsMaintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisormanager in discussing matters of importanceDemonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work locationMARGINAL FUNCTIONS The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES An individual qualified for this job must be able to Demonstrate organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment with an eye for detailOperate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook Word Excel PowerPointEffectively manage projects and meet deadlines from origin through executionRecognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problemsAssist with the organization assigning scheduling managing and reporting on the work of team of associatesLead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationshipsUnderstand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directedRecognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problemsPay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectivenessUse a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing plant needsEffectively and professionally communicate with co workers team members and internal or external customers Present information clearly and accuratelyHandle challenges skillfully thoroughly and effectivelyIndependently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills abilities and job knowledgeEfficiently perform accurate mathematical calculationsMake sure that work is delivered on time and of high qualityDevelop good work practices in order to get the job doneUse equipment resources and time in an efficient and effective mannerUse good judgment when making decisionsPerform work in a safe manner at all timesMINIMUM EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications Bachelors Degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Administration or related field3 years of increasingly responsible management experience or a satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the above dutiesValid drivers licensePHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This is a desk based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard mouse calculator phone copierscanner and similar machinesENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job The individual will work in an office setting in the same room as other individuals Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation andor office equipment noiseWhile working with team members at manufacturing and distribution facilities the individual may be exposed to moving machinery work in highprecarious places marked changes in temperature and humidity and dust odors and fumes Typical noise level is loudADAADAAA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments