ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC is looking for an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at our Bolingbrook facility. The role involves managing production processes, supervising teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, and proven leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000, plus benefits such as health, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing, preferably in dry blending or powder-based production.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including experience managing Production Supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the production process.
• Supervise and support Production and Sanitation Supervisors and their teams.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure all products meet standards.
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate performance reports.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Food safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft AX

D365

ERP systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you ready to join a SIX-TIME US Best Managed Company? KENT Worldwide™, a family of companies committed to excellence and innovation? We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and leading a team including Production Supervisors to meet production goals in a safe and cost-effective manner.

This is a salaried position with a complete benefit package reporting to the Plant Manager.

Compensation range: $110,000 to $140,000, in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the production process, ensuring timely and accurate execution of production schedules.
• Supervise and support Production and Sanitation Supervisors and their teams. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities to ensure high team performance and morale.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards for safety, quality, and consistency.
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower production costs.
• Maintain accurate production records, generate performance reports, and participate in audits and inspections.
• Monitor raw material usage and coordinate with procurement to ensure adequate inventory levels without overstocking.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns in coordination with maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, GMP's and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Assist with recruiting, selecting and onboarding new department members.
• Identify training needs and ensure proper development and delivery.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing, preferably in dry blending or powder-based production
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including experience managing Production Supervisors
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft AX, D365, or comparable ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.