Assistant Plant Manager

Wastequip Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

Job summary

Wastequip Inc is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for our Erial, NJ facility. The ideal candidate will lead operations using lean manufacturing principles, enhance key metrics, and foster a safety-first culture. Responsibilities include financial oversight and direct report development.

Potential candidates should possess a 4-year degree or relevant experience, and a Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred. We're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in manufacturing operations management.
• 4-year college degree desired or a combination of equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of metal processing and fabrication processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop direct reports in a manufacturing setting.
• Champion financial responsibility and analyze financial statements.
• Develop annual operating plans and financial reports.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing operations management

Bilingual English – Spanish

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Education

4 year college degree or equivalent experience

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Metal processing knowledge

Knowledge of metal fabricating

Job description

## Assistant Plant ManagerApplylocations: Erial, NJ: Blackwood, NJ: Washington Township, NJ: Pine Hill, NJ: Williamstown, NJtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-101204**Job Description:**Wastequip is looking to hire an Assistant Manager in our Erial, NJ Location. Our Plant Manager is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance manufacturing facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.Our Assistant Manager is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance manufacturing facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. **\*\*Salary range $120,000 - $130,000 plus bonus and benefits\*\*****Responsibilities*** Leading, coaching, and developing direct reports* Championing a safety-first culture* Financial responsibility for entire operation, including + Analyzing financial statements + Developing product cost on labor, material, and overhead by product model + Achieving EBITDA margins and dollars set forth in AOP + Staying within budgets, on labor, material, and overhead + Controlling overhead costs, including - Variable costs - Fixed costs - Material cost - Labor cost - Direct, indirect, general, and administrative personnel* Developing annual operating plans and other financial reports* Justifying performance variances and implementing formal corrective action plans* Tracking throughput for on time delivery and work to meet customer’s requirements* Interacting with corporate personnel, engineering, sales and customers* Assuring that plant is complying with corporate processes, disciplines, and methodologies* Championing a continuous improvement environment by conducting Kaizen and other lean events in conjunction with the Operational Excellence team* Improving productivity through reduced cycle time and other lean processes* Monitoring purchasing costs, on material, tools and supplies* Controlling, monitoring, and adjusting inventory levels and staffing as required to meet current market conditions and forecasted plans* Supporting sales department in meeting customer’s delivery requirements* Traveling to other Wastequip locations, including group headquarters, as required**Qualifications*** Proven leadership in manufacturing operations management* 4 year college degree desired or a combination of equivalent experience and education* Knowledge of metal processing, Coil Leveling, shearing, punch press and Press breaks is preferred.* Knowledge of metal fabricating, mig welding and painting processes is preferred* Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred* Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint* Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)* Strong leadership and coaching skills* Highly motivated and driven self–starter* Bilingual English – Spanish.**Behaviors****Preferred****Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group**Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well**Leader:** Inspires teammates to follow them**Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivations**Preferred****Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks**Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help**Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization**Company Benefits:**• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)**About Wastequip**Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.