Assistant General Manager

DrinkPAK II, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee the Fort Worth manufacturing facility, developing strategies to drive operational excellence across four can lines and liquid batching. The role focuses on lean methods, cost control, and high-speed operations in a fully on-site environment.

You will lead a team of managers and engineers, drive KPI improvements, ensure safety compliance, and implement automation initiatives to boost productivity and product quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct leadership in a large, complex manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and improve performance.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all 24/7 manufacturing activities for DP1 Santa Clarita.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing strategic plan with process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and other best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Optimize resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to achieve production targets and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, and loss.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment and drive initiatives to minimize environmental impact.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes and procedures to meet quality standards.
• Serve as liaison to supply chain, warehousing, maintenance, engineering, and quality leadership.
• Communicate with senior leadership, provide updates on performance and opportunities.
• Directly manage a team of manufacturing managers, supervisors, and leads.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies and automation to enhance processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety

Process Improvement

Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for all DrinkPAK manufacturing activities in Fort Worth, TX. This individual will be charged with developing a strategy to drive operational excellence across 4 can lines and the liquid batching process. The successful individual is a proven leader who is proficient at building culture as well as designing and implementing processes and structures to support high speed, complex manufacturing operations.BENEFITS: The wellbeing of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:PPO medical, dental and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the CompanyA cell phone stipendAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance and moreLOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK’s Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The position is fully on-site.TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt.RESPONSIBILITIESOversee all 24/7 manufacturing activities for DP1 Santa Clarita.Develop and execute a manufacturing strategic plan with process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.Utilize lean manufacturing principles and other best practices to drive operational excellence.Optimize the use of resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to achieve production targets and cost-efficiency.Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.Monitor and report on financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, and loss.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.Promote a safe working environment and drive initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing activities.Implement and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements.Serve as the primary liaison to the supply chain, warehousing, maintenance, engineering, and quality leadership personnel.Communicate effectively with senior leadership and other stakeholders, providing updates on performance, challenges, and opportunities.Directly manage a team of manufacturing managers, supervisors, and leads, and provide coaching and development tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback to improve staff performance.Evaluate and lead the adoption of emerging technologies and automation solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.At least 10+ years of direct leadership experience in a large, complex manufacturing environment.Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.Proven experience motivating and inspiring a team to achieve industry-leading performance.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.Self-motivated and self-directed with strong business acumen.Proven commitment to safety with a clean safety record.Ability to work actively on your feet for extended periods of time, navigate stairs comfortably, and lift up to 50 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.Excellent oral and written communication skills.OUR VALUESOur company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.ABOUT DRINKPAKDrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.