Assistant Plant Manager Job Description

Assistant Plant Manager Job Description

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Assistant plant manager provides technical and computer’s support to all Data Entry Clerks in the use of Microsoft Office packages.

Assistant Plant Manager Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
Ability to teach Ford Production System principles
Competent in the use of data for decision making
Need to work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
Having the ability to work and multi-task in fast pace environment
Stimulate maximum efficiency and productivity of both supervisors and production workers
Confers with Plant Manager in establishment of shift standards and working schedules for all departments connected with production
Proactively seeks ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices
Manages production functions for padding and cushion plant, which includes reviewing production orders and/or schedules to ensure that production requirements are optimal, and are completed according to established production schedules
Ensures the availability of material to meet manufacturing plans and manages all inventory requirements to support the plant and division goals

Assistant Plant Manager Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Assistant Plant Manager

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Education for Assistant Plant Manager

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Employers hiring for the assistant plant manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Education, Technical, Management, Business/Administration, Associates, Manufacturing, Technology

Skills for Assistant Plant Manager

Desired skills for assistant plant manager include:

Microsoft Office applications
Addition
Division in all units of measure using whole numbers
Fractions and decimals
Multiplication
Subtraction
Microsoft Office products
Construction industry
Modern sales and management methods and techniques
Their surroundings

Desired experience for assistant plant manager includes:

Schedules personnel and assigns work to meet production requirements in an efficient and cost effective manner
Manage manufacturing and shipping schedules to ensure on-time delivery of multiple, line-sequenced just-in-time product orders for the Peterbilt and Kenworth truck plants aftermarket customers
Assist in planning and implementation of annual operating and capital budgets
Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs
Conducts talent reviews
Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility

Assistant Plant Manager Examples

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Assistant Plant Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of assistant plant manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for assistant plant manager
  • Ensures sales objectives are met within company strategies
  • Reviews market anaylses to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules and discount rates
  • High Pressure Plant Personnel
  • Cylinder Maintenance Department
  • Train and understand all aspects of each department
  • Distribution Department
  • Direct and manage the overall manufacturing operations of the facility
  • Directly supervise all of the shift supervisors
  • Identify and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities for all manufacturing operations
  • Responsible to develop budget for manufacturing group
Qualifications for assistant plant manager
  • Housekeeping-Maintain appearance of World Class Facility
  • Kaizen Team leader and or Lean Manufacturing
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma Process
  • Strong DOS acumen and performance results
  • Must have excellent customer service attitude and people skills
  • Must maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with people at all levels of the organization
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Assistant Plant Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an assistant plant manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for assistant plant manager
  • Works with appropriate plant management and engineering personnel to develop a plan for process improvement in the plant
  • Reviews the performance of subordinates and holds them accountable for achieving plant goals
  • Performs Advanced Quality System responsibilities in accordance with the AOQ manual to ensure performance to ISO Standards & corporate AOQ policy
  • Works with plant supervision to maintain good employee relations
  • Responsible for Labor Relations in the plant
  • Works with sales personnel and customers to maintain familiarity with customer operations
  • Reviews operating reports, budgets, cost objective performance, product P&L’s, Discusses performance and approve corrective action with subordinate department supervisors and affected department employees
  • Ensures timely & accurate production forecasting
  • Trains and develops assigned personnel
  • Leadership – Manage all plant functions and provide leadership in areas to include, financial, safety, environmental, and personnel for the plant in accordance with company programs, policies, and guidelines government agencies
Qualifications for assistant plant manager
  • Past experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Must have strong skills and abilities to handle multiple task and responsibilities at one time
  • Must have experience working with New Product Launches
  • Good working knowledge of TS 16949 standards
  • Good working knowledge of DOS tools and processes
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
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Assistant Plant Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of assistant plant manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for assistant plant manager
  • Community Relations- Work with local community leaders and residents to ensure effective community relations
  • Environmental - Comply with, maintain and update all local State, Federal and Company enviornmental regulatory programs, policies & guidelines
  • People - Lead a team of employees with strong ownership of safety, quality, and production with an emphasis on employee development
  • Assist in strategic planning and develop future action items with Plant Manager and all other relevant department heads for all aspects of the business
  • Drive BOM reviews and verification monthly for accuracy and utilization opportunities
  • Audit all production related operations and ensure procedures, quality standards and required documentation are maintained and followed
  • Maintain current direct, indirect and total labor efficiency goals, utilize current and forecasted technologies to better manage hourly and salaried personnel, with the long term of goal of 20% reduction of total labor cost
  • Create culture of innovation resulting in
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (highly preferred), Supply Chain Management or other related field
  • Relocatable in the future for network opportunities
Qualifications for assistant plant manager
  • 1 plus years’ experience as a production manager in a similar industry
  • Experience in concrete block or paver equipment is preferred but not required
  • Must be willing and able to travel and work away from home when required
  • Must be willing and able to work any of the shifts and weekends when necessary
  • Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees
  • Bachelor's degree preferred and/or three or more years as a departmental or assistant manager in a similar industry
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Assistant Plant Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an assistant plant manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for assistant plant manager
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills are required at associate and executive levels
  • Must be able to effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment
  • Handles business confidential matters requiring discretion and judgment
  • Extreme cold and heat (non-weather)
  • Work with explosives (gasoline)
  • Loud noise levels
  • Leads and coordinates the activities of production/cooler supervisors, dispatchers/expediters, and other plant employees engaged in the production or load out of dairy products to ensure safety, quality, and customer standards are met
  • Ensures that production/cooler supervisors work effectively with unionized employees to promote positive and productive working relationships
  • Coaches and partners with non-union direct reports to effectively manage performance
  • Actively promotes safe work behaviors and holds self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations
Qualifications for assistant plant manager
  • Finance and accounting skills involving knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
  • Five combined years of construction, testing or plant production operation supervision experience is required
  • At least five combined years of experience operating, troubleshooting and solving problems with equipment, vendors, suppliers and customers is required
  • Bachelor’s Degree and 3 plus years’ industry experience or 5 plus years in industry with management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering (preferably Mining or Civil), Mining Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience required
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Assistant Plant Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an assistant plant manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for assistant plant manager
  • May be responsible for the identification of damaged and erroneously delivered orders
  • Supervise and guide the functions and activities of employees in the Plant Operations shop
  • Ensure compliance with institutional/ departmental policies, procedures, quality standards and improvement initiatives, safety standards, and OSHA requirements
  • Maintain adequate inventory of supplies/ materials and equipment and reorders as necessary including management of monthly budget, expense reports, and purchase approvals for materials procured through corporate credit card
  • Oversee and guide the preventative maintenance of Plant Operations equipment during the off hours
  • Take appropriate action in emergencies including 24 hour on call availability
  • Maintain and enhance professional growth and development through participation in workshops, seminars, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of trends in the field and to assist with quality improvement initiatives
  • Presentations to Staff and Divisional Management teams as per schedule
  • Ensures all Environmental Compliance requirements are met including, but not limited to Air Permits, SPCC, SWPPP, FRP, and Waste Management
  • Conducts root cause analysis and implement corrective actions as necessary
Qualifications for assistant plant manager
  • Through subordinates, direct and coordinate production activities of the limestone quarry operations to meet production goals for both the cement and aggregates plants
  • Lead the development of short and medium-term mining plans
  • Implement process improvement and analysis by utilizing applied engineering techniques
  • Position may require the ability to work at multiple sites depending on business needs
  • Must be willing to work a rotating schedule with varying shifts
  • Ability to work flexible work hours to provide occasional leadership on all three shifts

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