Assistant Plant Manager

Horn Lake, MS; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NWF is seeking an experienced Plant Operations leader to partner with the Plant Manager in driving efficient production and compliance. You will direct departments to meet workload and schedules while ensuring product quality and a safe environment.

The role requires coordinating with HR and senior management to staff effectively, manage budgets, and communicate with the sales force to satisfy customers. Strong audit and data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a Scientific Field Preferred or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 6-8 years of Plant Operations Experience with multi-functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of plant management jargon and working with auditors.
• Familiarity with inventories and data systems.
• People skills to manage complex departments and ensure timely work.
• Computer-literate with Microsoft Office and AS400 systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager in achieving manufacturing goals and maintaining safety and cleanliness.
• Direct operations to meet customer orders and production schedules.
• Communicate with senior management and sales on budget and customer satisfaction.
• Staff departments with HR cooperation and adjust organizational structure as needed.
• Oversee expenses, labor, equipment, and facilities usage.
• Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Plan and direct plant activities to optimize efficiency and overall well-being.

Skills

People management

Audits experience

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

B.S. in scientific field

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

• Assists the Plant Manager by performing functions directed towards successfully and efficiently
• meeting manufacturing goals for customer orders, directing a safe and clean manufacturing
• environment, insuring product quality is met at all times at the facility, and communicating
• appropriately with senior, executive management and the sales force regarding appropriate
• budgeting and customer satisfaction.
• Essential Functions
• Ability to manage department heads and employees to meet assigned workload and meet work schedule.
• Works together with Manager of Human Resources to appropriately staff departments and recommend organizational changes.
• Effectively manages employee issues within HR, QA, CS, Purchasing, and Safety.
• Effectively manage work to meet Sales, Production schedules, CS needs, purchasing limitations, and Employee needs.
• Control expenses and oversee the use of labor, equipment, and facilities.
• Works together with the plant manager on Internal and External Audits and assist in the direction of the audit team to ensure compliance for NWF to ensure successful audit completion.
• Assists in the planning, control, and direct the activities of the plant, ensuring that the most effective and efficient means to the end are managed for the overall well-being of the plant.
• Works closely with Top Management to place objectives into each functional department to try to meet the stated plans for the year.
• Prepares, reviews or audits forms, records, and logs as needed. Maintain such as required.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a Scientific Field Preferred or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 6-8 years of Plant Operations Experience coupled with multi-functional responsibility for 3-4 years.
• Complete knowledge of Plant Management jargon and in working with auditors for successful audits.
• Working knowledge of Inventories and computerized load move data.
• People skills to manage complex departments and get the work done on time using experience and competencies.
• Ability to pass required testing.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office and AS400 systems preferred