Assistant Plant Manager

Jobot; Council Bluffs (IA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Great benefits

Bonus and incentives

Growth opportunities

Competitive starting pay

Résumé du poste

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for our Council Bluffs, IA manufacturing facility. This on-site, permanent role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on leading maintenance efforts, safety, and continuous improvement on the floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive management in manufacturing, Lean/CI experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Strong organizational skills and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Progressive management experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years managing a large department.
• Lean experience and continuous improvement mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong organization and project management skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Support the Plant Manager in organizing plant operations and hitting daily production goals
• Schedule routine equipment inspections to reduce downtime
• Use lean tools to lead continuous improvement and reduce costs without compromising safety or quality
• Own the plant’s Continuous Improvement and R&M budgets
• Set and track safety, quality, service and cost metrics, and act on the trends
• Respond to customer complaints and lead root cause analysis
• Help manage staffing, training, performance reviews, discipline and hiring, with HR
• Keep communication open between the plant and other departments

Connaissances

Management experience

Lean/continuous improvement

Organizational skills

HOP exposure

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Assistant Plant Manager

$140000 - $160000 per year | Council Bluffs, IA | On-site | Permanent

Assistant Plant Manager | Council Bluffs, IA | $140,000 - $160,000

A bit about us:

We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive maintenance products with a strong national presence and a reputation for reliability and operational excellence.

We’re seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to support daily production, maintain equipment, and minimize downtime. This role is responsible for leading mechanical maintenance efforts across motors, conveyors, and production systems while driving safety, efficiency, and performance on the floor.

Why join us?

• A brand-new facility
• Great benefits
• Competitive starting pay
• Tons of room for growth
• Bonus and other incentives

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Support the Plant Manager in organizing plant operations and hitting daily production goals
• Schedule routine equipment inspections to reduce downtime
• Use lean tools to lead continuous improvement and reduce costs without hurting safety or quality
• Own the plant’s Continuous Improvement and R&M budgets
• Set and track safety, quality, service and cost metrics, and act on the trends
• Respond to customer complaints and lead root cause analysis
• Help manage staffing, training, performance reviews, discipline and hiring, with HR
• Keep communication open between the plant and other departments

What You Bring

• Progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years managing a large department
• Continuous improvement and Lean experience
• Exposure to HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong organization and project management skills, plus Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

Details

Direct hire; one Continuous Improvement role is also being added initially as a direct hire