Assistant Plant Manager

Careers and Highline Warren; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers and Highline Warren seeks an Assistant Plant Manager in Council Bluffs, IA to lead blending, packaging, maintenance and distribution operations. You will implement strategic plans and ensure a safe, quality and efficient operation.

This role also develops and executes expense and capital budgets for the facility. You will drive continuous improvement, lead lean manufacturing programs, and collaborate with EHS and HR to maintain compliance and foster a productive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Five years manufacturing experience; or any satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide the vision for the facility to align with corporate direction for the company.
• Present data about the facility to upper management in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop strategies for improving safety culture in the facility with EHS collaboration.
• Lead lean manufacturing programs and sustain lean principles; manage scorecard goals.
• Lead budgets: manage expenses and capital budgets; oversee storage, receiving and shipping.
• Collaborate with EHS, HR and engineering to ensure safety, compliance and innovation.
• Set performance expectations, give feedback, and conduct regular reviews.
• Investigate performance concerns and implement disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversee hiring for direct reports; interview and select candidates in line with policies.

Skills

leadership

team management

lean manufacturing

safety culture

budget management

data presentation

process improvement

SOP development

problem solving

communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Finance Management Engineering Operations or related field

Job description

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for managing the blending packaging maintenance and distribution operations within the facility The individual in this position will ensure the companys strategic plans are implemented along with the responsibility of building a safe quality and efficient operation This position is responsible for developing and executing of expense budgets along with capital improvement budgetsThe Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for managing the blending packaging maintenance and distribution operations within the facility The individual in this position will ensure the companys strategic plans are implemented along with the responsibility of building a safe quality and efficient operation This position is responsible for developing and executing of expense budgets along with capital improvement budgets

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function Possess strong collaboration skillsProvide the vision for the facility to align with corporate direction for the companyMust be able to present data about the facility to upper management in a clear and concise mannerDevelop strategies for improving safety culture in hisher facility collaborating with EHS corporate ManagerContinually evaluate processes make recommendations and implement improvements to optimize efficiency Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure the team is adhering to them Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness Lead his team members in the development and implementation of lean manufacturing programs taking responsibility for sustaining lean principles and ensuring diagnostic score card goals are assigned to and implemented Prepare review and distribute manufacturing and distribution metrics Ensure performance and trending analyses are completed and appropriate corrective actions and associate performance recognition plans are executed Lead the operations manager position on how to successfully manage budgets Ensure prompt and proper storage handling receiving and shipping of finished goods and raw materials Collaborate with the EHS team to ensure all team members are aware of safety policies to provide a safe workplace for our associates Identify recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and quality reduce cost and reduce or eliminate scrap Direct the establishment implementation and maintenance of production standards Collaborate with engineering on relevant manufacturing information and technology to increase innovation and ensure regulatory compliance Lead team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback training and encouragement Establish performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews to ensure that team members understand how their job duties support the companys mission and have the right toolsresources to do their jobs wellInvestigate performance concerns and implement disciplinary action up to and including termination as needed and in compliance with company procedures and with consultation with the human resources departmentCollaborate with Human Resources on complaints and performance concerns and implement disciplinary action up to and including termination as needed and in compliance with company proceduresWork with human resources department to manage hiring process for direct reports; interview and select candidates for hire in compliance with company processes Adhere to established company values practices policies and procedures at all times Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules laws regulations and standards Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisormanager in discussing matters of importanceDemonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to Effectively supervise and lead large work teams of associates at various levels of management roles Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment with an eye for detailOperate in an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands on approach towards businessDevelop and interpret charts and graphs displaying departmental performance and objectivesUnderstand and use basic lean skills including root cause analysis problem solving run charts histograms story boards scatter diagrams control charts and cause and effect diagrams Must have a basic understanding of Statistical process control SPC concepts and applications Read and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documentsWork with mathematical concepts to solve complex problems and to develop practical solutionsDemonstrate advanced knowledge of production and manufacturing operations Lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships Efficiently operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Effectively and professionally communicate with co workers team members and internal or external customers Present information clearly and accurately Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness Handle challenges skillfully thoroughly and effectively Effectively manage projects and meet deadlines from origin through execution and of high quality Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills abilities and job knowledgeEfficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations Develop good work practices in order to get the job done Use equipment resources and time in an efficient and effective manner Use good judgment when making decisions Perform work in a safe manner at all times Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co workers internalexternal customers and vendors

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications Bachelors degree in Business Finance Management Engineering Operations or related fieldFive 5 years related experience in manufacturing andor chemical industry; or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the above dutiesVerifiable track record of effective leadership and increasingly responsible experience in a manufacturing facility Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification highly desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This is a desk based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard mouse calculator phone copierscanner and similar machines

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job The individual will work in an office setting in the same room as other individuals Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation andor office equipment noiseWhile working with team members at manufacturing and distribution facilities the individual may be exposed to moving machinery work in highprecarious places marked changes in temperature and humidity and dust odors and fumes Typical noise level is loudADAADAAA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments