Assistant Plant Manager

DSJ Global; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to support daily operations in a dynamic facility. This role involves efficient production management, safety compliance, and continuous improvement efforts while fostering a culture of operational excellence. Candidates should have a strong organizational and analytical mindset and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
• Experience in electrical or heavy manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily plant operations, monitoring production flow, safety, and quality assurance.
• Analyze performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding and training logistics for plant personnel.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assisstant Plant Manager to support the daily operations of a dynamic manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with site leadership to ensure efficient production, adherence to safety and quality standards, and continuous improvement across departments. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating daily plant operations, including production flow, safety protocols, and quality assurance.
• Facilitate communication between leadership and production teams to align goals and address operational challenges.
• Support department supervisors in managing schedules, resolving bottlenecks, and optimizing workflow.
• Collect and analyze performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts such as Lean and Six Sigma by organizing resources and tracking progress.
• Participate in safety audits, incident follow-ups, and compliance activities.
• Organize cross-functional meetings and manage follow-ups on key initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding, training logistics, and performance tracking for plant personnel.
• Monitor resource usage and support cost-efficiency strategies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, or Operations Management preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with exposure to operations coordination or supervisory roles.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience in electrical or heavy manufacturing environments is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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