Assistant Plant Manager

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Jobot in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on production scheduling, quality, cost controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years in a manufacturing managerial role, with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and control production schedules.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and operational processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management with ability to motivate and drive performance.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager in directing all plant operations to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate in planning and implementing operational strategies to achieve plant goals.
• Ensure operations are cost-effective while maintaining high quality.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement timely solutions.
• Assist in developing and managing the plant budget within resources.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and logistics for smooth operations and communication.
• Enforce safety and environmental compliance standards.
• Develop workforce plan and manage team performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations on plant metrics for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Performance driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Plant Manager needed for well established Food Manufacturing company in LA

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Well established Food Manufacturing company and leading provider of poultry and meat solutions throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, Texas, Nevada and New Mexico. Built with two principles in mind: make a quality product and provide the best customer service possible. The Company's management and employees are committed to these principles daily.

Why join us?

• Annual bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

We are currently seeking a dynamic, driven, and experienced individual to serve as a Assistant Plant Manager in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading company in the industry, where you will play a pivotal role in driving our operations forward. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a strategic mindset, capable of overseeing daily operations, coordinating production planning, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong focus on efficiency, quality, and safety, this role is integral to our success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Plant Manager in managing and directing all plant operations to meet the production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Collaborating in the planning, development, and implementation of operational strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of the plant’s goals.
• Ensuring all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way while maintaining high quality standards.
• Identifying process bottlenecks and implementing solutions in a timely manner.
• Assisting in the development and management of the plant’s budget and ensuring operations stay within allocated resources.
• Collaborating with other departments such as HR, finance, and logistics to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
• Implementing and enforcing safety and environmental compliance standards.
• Assisting in the development of a workforce plan and managing the performance of the team.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and implementing operational best practices.
• Preparing regular reports and presentations on plant metrics for senior management.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial role in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, and controlling production schedules.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and operational processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and drive performance.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with industry-specific software and systems.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Join our team and contribute to our mission of manufacturing excellence. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.