Assistant Plant Manager

Litchfield Chamber of Commerce; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Tubs, LLC is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, coordinate production schedules, and ensure on-time delivery. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a commitment to quality and safety.

Based in Dassel, MN, the position reports to the Plant Manager and involves safety compliance, team development, and coordinating with maintenance and QA to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in manufacturing plant maintenance and mechanical skills.
• Ability to operate a skid loader and forklift.
• Experience or capacity to lead teams and manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily planning, organizing, directing, and running day-to-day operations to optimize resources.
• Lead production and operational activities based on shifts or in the absence of the Plant Manager.
• Ensure product quality and on-time delivery to meet customer expectations.
• Assist in safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support recruitment, development, and supervision of production and warehouse staff.
• Maintain daily maintenance and housekeeping of warehouses and production areas.
• Communicate effectively with Plant Manager and management staff.

Tools

Forklift operation

Boiler license

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Objective:

The Assistant Plant Manager is expected to meet the qualifications as outlined below. This full-time position is vital to the overall success of our organization as a manufacturer of animal health and nutrition products and services. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong family history in the animal health industry and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We are a company committed to family-first, professionalism, and quality production values in our nutritional transformation work. The responsibilities of this position are to support daily warehouse operations; prepare, process, load, and organize warehouse for product distribution and receiving in an accurate and timely manner that will achieve the level of quality required of Nelson Tubs, LLC. In this role, you should be prepared to work in a fast paced, team centered environment that will challenge you and allow you to use your experience and expertise to develop the company and enhance your continued growth within the animal health and nutrition industry.

Reports to:

Plant Manager

Scheduling Requirements

Tuesday – Saturday __________________________________________

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in daily planning, organizing, direct, and run day-to-day operations to optimize use of resources.
• Lead and direct production and operational activities based on assigned shifts or in the absence of the Plant Manager.
• Detailed oriented with ability to organize projects through to completion.
• Strong sense of integrity and commitment to exceptional customer service and quality.
• Assist in organization and monitoring of ingredients and finished inventory.
• Responsible for assisting and guiding the team in production and operational efficiencies.
• Responsible for expected production output, product demand, product quality and on-time delivery to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance including but not limited to FDA, OSHA, EPA and various state and local agencies along with overseeing quality control of all products.
• Communicate with the Plant Manager and management staff all pertinent information that will assist in the overall operation of the company.
• Assist in production and operational strategies and implement key initiatives with a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Assist in recruiting, managing and development of production and warehouse staff.
• Assist in the development of safety protocols and support a safe work environment.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Assist in the Management of special projects related to production including plant improvements and additions.
• Follow and maintain all maintenance and service processing of equipment.
• Ensure daily maintenance and housekeeping of warehouses, receiving, processing areas and general property for product quality and employee safety.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace for all production and warehouse personnel.
• Working understanding of industry regulations, production protocols and quality expectations.
• Additional projects required or directed by the Plant Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant work experience in manufacturing plant maintenance and mechanical skills.
• Relevant experience or capacity to be developed to manage or lead teams.
• Boiler license designation (preferred).
• Forklift experience – standup and traditional (preferred) – will train.
• Ability to operate a skid loader during winter months.
• Effectively communicate with staff and 3rd party groups, as needed.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate the same information.
• Experienced in various manufacturing operations and functions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or other order processing systems.
• Display self-motivation & time management skills to meet deadlines for specific projects.
• Ability to travel as needed on a limited basis.
• Required to work in Dassel, MN Essential.

Job Functions:

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, squat, and reach above your head.
• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs.
• Required to exert force to lift, push, pull or carry objects of various sizes.
• Ability to hear sounds that vary in pitch and volume.
• Ability to drive a forklift/pallet jack/manufacturing equipment and understand safety directions and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Computer and typing abilities required for documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written communication.
• Detailed oriented with ability to organize projects through completion.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet scheduling deadlines.

Additional Postings available from Nelson Tubs, LLC