A global leader in heavy industrial equipment manufacturing is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality, continuous improvement, and other production-related activities. The Plant Manager will also ensure that manufacturing deadlines and budgets are met.
The ideal candidate will extensive experience implementing lean manufacturing principles and leading all manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
- Directly manage and motivate all production supervisors and coordinate with them the individual department scheduling, production, manpower and maintenance needs.
- Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry and customer standards.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
- Work with sales team to understand customer needs and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, promote a culture of safety through the facility, and work closely with the Director of Safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, sales, customer service and purchasing to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead company operational reporting including DLA’s and S&OP scorecards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other related fields.
- 7-10 years of manufacturing management experience, including managing multiple supervisors
- Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
- Strong proficiency in interpreting blueprints/shop drawings, bills of materials, and all documents related to producing electrical and hydraulic equipment.
- Experience planning production lines
- Strong knowledge or certification in Lean Manufacturing (5s/6s), Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Planning production line: 7 years (Required)
- Managing production line : 5 years (Required)
- Manufacturing management: 5 years (Required)
- Leading Manufacturing Operations: 5 years (Required)
- heavy industrial equipment manufacturing : 5 years (Required)
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Work Location: In person
