As an Assistant Plant Manager you will report directly to the Plant Manager and leads all production, maintenance and planning departments with support from key functions, including Engineering, EHS, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and cost performance while fostering a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. A key focus of this position is advancing Lean Manufacturing principles, eliminating waste, optimizing processes, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and developing people to achieve world-class operational performance.
You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!
Plant Leadership & Strategy
- Lead plant operations and service functions to achieve safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost objectives.
- Establish and execute annual plant operating goals and strategic initiatives in alignment with executive leadership and business objectives.
- Create a safe, clean, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace that engages employees in improving plant performance.
- Lead plant operations leaders to strengthen safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, and employee development.
- Represent the Company within the local and state community when appropriate while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
Operational Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement and process development initiatives that strengthen operational performance and support Lean Manufacturing objectives.
- Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste, strengthen workforce capability, improve operating effectiveness, and meet customer requirements.
- Lead initiatives that improve productivity, equipment effectiveness, service levels, and overall plant performance.
Financial & Business Management
- Develop and obtain approval for manufacturing budgets and operating standards aligned with business requirements.
- Manage plant operating performance across staffing, costs, service levels, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Review financial performance and resource requirements to maintain appropriate operating budgets and support current business needs.
- Apply strong business and financial acumen to support productivity initiatives, capital investments, performance metrics, and plant profitability.
People Leadership & Development
- Coach, develop, and hold leaders and employees accountable for performance, capability, and achievement of business objectives.
- Build organizational capability by developing and challenging a diverse team of managers and leaders to achieve or exceed performance expectations.
- Maintain effective internal and external communication that supports Company mission, values, goals, and business objectives.
Compliance, Safety & Food Safety
- Ensure plant operations comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, employment, equal opportunity, compensation, privacy, and nondiscrimination requirements.
- Maintain accountability for facility environmental, health, and safety programs and adherence to Company principles and policies.
- Ensure safe work practices protect employees, the environment, and business operations.
- Where applicable, maintain compliance with applicable food packaging safety and quality practices and ensure food safety concerns are escalated for appropriate action.
You Will Love It Here If…
- You listen, learn, and evolve
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You put safety first, always
- You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
- You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences
