Assistant Plant Manager

OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager for our Fort Atkinson facility to direct production, ensure on-time schedules, uphold quality and safety, and manage costs. This leadership role partners with the Plant Manager to drive performance and continuous improvement across the site.

The position is a pathway to Plant Manager roles at OSI facilities nationwide, with potential relocation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to relocate to OSI facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set operational objectives for quality, safety, productivity and cost.
• Collaborate with senior management on short- and long-term facility strategy.
• Monitor production metrics to control efficiency, waste, and labor costs.
• Develop solutions and oversee implementation with approvals as required.
• Provide guidance and resources to managers to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environment and employment laws.

Skills

Production management

MS Office proficiency

Team leadership

Relocation possible

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

Description

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for assisting and taking direction from the Plant Manager in directing all plant activities. Responsible for meeting production schedules and producing a product in accordance with customer requirements while maintaining maximum production and minimum costs. In partnership with the Plant Manager to lead all production operations at the facility level to ensure that established goals and objectives with regards to quality, safety, efficiency, employee engagement, and customer requirements are achieved. This role is considered a career progression for a Plant Manager role in any of our US plant facilities which may require relocation.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish operational objectives for production in the areas of quality, safety, productivity, and cost while seeking continuous improvement in all areas.
• Work closely with senior management to develop short- and long-term facility strategy to maximize resources and capacity to support overall organization objectives.
• Review and monitor results of operational measures to identify areas of success and areas of opportunity to control production efficiency, variances, waste, labor expense and other indicators of profitability.
• Develop solutions to identified areas of opportunities, seeking approval from senior management where appropriate based on existing policy and authorization limits, and manage solution implementations.
• Provide reporting managers with the information, training, direction, guidance, and resources necessary to accomplish established individual, department, and company objectives. Continuously monitor progress and results, providing direct reports with corrective action or re-direction, as necessary.
• Ensure plant compliance with, and adherence to, laws and regulations governing safety, environment, employment, food safety, and other applicable areas of compliance. Serve as liaison between the organization and the government agency during audits, investigations, or other contact as applicable.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, products, and systems by providing information, ideas, and recommendations based on knowledge and experience in production.
• Work with new and potential customers during presentations, tours, and reviews by providing expertise in the area of facility operations.
• Represent the company in collective bargaining activities, including negotiations and grievances, and serve as a liaison between the union and the company.
• Ensure that the plant is staffed to meet operational needs and develop leadership performance expectations either through training and development or performance management.
• Manage direct reports to include selection, compensation, training and development, performance management, and termination.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experiences & Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Must be dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, able to follow directions, able to work under minimal supervision.
• May be required to work weekends and extended days.
• May be required relocation to other OSI facilities for multi plant experience.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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