Assistant Plant Manager

Menard, Inc Career Center; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Menard, Inc Career Center is seeking a professional to assist the Plant Manager in supervising operations at the Midwest Manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The role involves ensuring efficiency in production, maintaining safety standards, and managing facility upkeep.

The ideal candidate will help guide Manager Trainees and balance inventory for optimal stock position. A focus on maintaining safety policies and training is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager in managing operations of the production facility.
• Ensure efficient product building and timely order fulfillment.
• Maintain production facilities and enforce safety policies.
• Guide Manager Trainees and provide feedback on their progress.

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 giarded 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.