ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER

Scotsman Ice; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotsman Ice is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in Fairfax, SC to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. You'll collaborate with teams across production and logistics while mentoring staff and implementing improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least seven years of management experience in a similar environment. You must be a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills and a commitment to foster a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of plant management experience required.
• Fabrication and assembly for foodservice equipment highly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager in all phases of plant operations.
• Measure production efficiency and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with teams to align manufacturing priorities with business needs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Excel, MRP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fairfax - Fairfax, SC 29827

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Shift: First

Job Category: Manufacturing

Job Title

Assistant Plant Manager

Function

General Plant

Reports to

Plant Manager of Scotsman Ice Systems

Supervises

Manufacturing, Assembly, and Supply Chain

Mission

Manage current plant manufacturing operations in steel fabrication, rotocast, manufacturing engineering and assembly. Improve manufacturing business processes, tools, and metrics to positively impact inventory accuracy and controls, workflows, and production to meet customer demand.

Principle Activities

• Assist Plant Manager in all phases of plant operations, including fabrication, rotocast, manufacturing engineering and assembly, quality control, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and supply chain.
• Directly responsible for daily operations of steel fabrication, rotocast, and assembly. Ensure production requirements are met and safety protocols are followed at all times while delivering high levels of product quality.
• Measure production efficiency, schedule attainment, inventory controls, and other performance metrics; devise and implement strategic improvements to strengthen performance.
• Collaborate with teams – production to logistics – to align manufacturing priorities/schedules with business needs.
• Lead new product development implementation from testing to live production.
• Manage engineering changes and capital improvements to facility.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a positive working environment that encourages continuous learning, teamwork, and growth opportunities. Demonstrate ability as a change agent both as strategic thinker and hands‑on leader.
• Improve cost of products and operations by implementing measures to reduce waste and inefficiencies.
• Create tools, reports, and metrics for area teams to sustain success. Support department staff with analysis and tools for better results.
• Present progress reports to plant management teams and corporate management teams, and integrate feedback.
• Optimize processes for resources, cycle time, and daily performance. Establish metrics for daily Gemba review.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Financial/Risk Control

• Understanding of manufacturing operations and its impact on the financial environment.
• Conduct in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times.

Qualifications

Required Education / Certification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• MBA preferred

Required Experience

• A minimum of seven years of plant management experience (preferably with similar products used by Scotsman Ice Systems) is required.
• Fabrication and assembly for foodservice equipment highly preferred.
• Prior management experience required.
• Proficient in Excel, MRP.

Required Skill Sets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, customers, employees, and agents.
• Must be team player – regular collaboration with employees on plant floor required, ability to jump in and help, and not supervise from a distance.
• Must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail; must be able to build/develop Excel worksheets utilizing ERP data with goal toward implementation.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly walk entire facility.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Must have own transportation and qualify to work legally in the United States.