Assistant Plant Manager

Menards; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Menards is seeking a Plant Supervisor in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This role involves assisting the Plant Manager in overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, enforcing safety policies, and providing training for Manager Trainees. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the construction industry and experience in managing production teams.

Key responsibilities include managing production quotas, maintaining facility safety, and fostering effective relationships with team members. A commitment to maximizing product quality and singleness is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience with Midwest Manufacturing or equivalent.
• Minimum one year supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of modern sales and management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager in production facility operations.
• Set and evaluate production quotas for efficiency.
• Ensure safety policies are enforced and documented.

Skills

Experience with Midwest Manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Sales and management methods

Effective communication skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Knowledge of construction industry

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in managing and supervising all operations of their assigned Midwest Manufacturing production facility.

Primary Responsibilities

Production

• Ensure that all product is built in the most efficient way.
• Ensure that all orders are filled within an acceptable lead time.
• Set and evaluate production quotas, both quantity and quality.

Facility Maintenance and Utilization

• Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly and clean.
• Use equipment to capacity to fill orders.

Safety

• Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
• Keep all safety training and maintenance documented.
• Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues.

Merchandise Product Lines

• Merchandise product lines to the Menard Merchandise Manager and Buyer to acquire floor space and advertising and increase sales for Midwest Manufacturing products.
• Keep a price catalog up to date.

Training

• Guide the Manager Trainees in the beginning of employment to make them feel comfortable and become more knowledgeable in their surroundings.
• Provide Manager Trainees with feedback about their strengths and weaknesses.

Attain the highest profit dollars possible.

Balance inventory and reduce stock to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum two years experience with Midwest Manufacturing or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Minimum one year supervisory experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of modern sales and management methods and techniques.
• Able to write and speak clearly and accurately.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Able to tactfully deal with guests and Team Members.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry.