Assistant Plant Manager

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO plan

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to support the Plant Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations at their manufacturing facility in Champaign, Illinois. This key role involves ensuring safety, compliance, and production efficiency, while also acting as a liaison between management and the production team. Candidates should have experience in supervisory roles within manufacturing, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical/dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification required; Green Belt preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and ensure compliance and safety.
• Act as a liaison between the Plant Manager and production team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dynamics365

Job description

Position Overview

The Assistant Plant Manager supports the Plant Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations of Hudson Technologies’ manufacturing facility, including production, personnel management, safety, and compliance. This role is pivotal in maintaining smooth plant functions, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving continuous improvement to meet production targets and uphold quality and safety standards. The Assistant Plant Manager serves as a key link between the Plant Manager and floor-level production teams, ensuring alignment and effective execution of operational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the facility to ensure safety, compliance, and production efficiency.
• Act as a liaison between the Plant Manager and the production team to ensure alignment on objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Assist in managing production schedules, ensuring timely output while maintaining quality standards and minimizing downtime.
• Supervise and support production team leads/operators to achieve optimal performance and provide coaching and guidance as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility that complies with OSHA and company policies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), assist with root cause analysis, and help drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure equipment functionality and product certification to AHRI700 standards.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and development of team members to foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
• Participate in audits, safety meetings, and compliance reviews and support all reporting and documentation requirements.
• Step in for the Plant Manager during absences and assist with external and internal communications as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead role in a manufacturing, production, or chemical handling environment.
• Experience working with refrigerants, compressed gases, or regulated chemicals is highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma certification required; Green Belt or higher strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards, quality control practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve problems, and execute plans under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP systems (Dynamics365 preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and operate within a facility environment with heavy equipment and pressurized systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to be hands-on and flexible in a dynamic operational setting.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive market-based compensation, with performance-based commission. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/RX, 401(k) plan with company match and generous PTO plan.