Assistant Plant Manager

Pencco; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pencco in Kentucky seeks an Assistant Plant Manager to support the Plant Manager in safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance at the chemical manufacturing facility. You will assist with maintenance programs, PPE usage, incident investigations, and coordinating rail operations to keep production moving smoothly.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on supervision of staff, training, scheduling, and vendor coordination to meet customer demand while upholding

Qualifications

• Understanding of chemical processes and lab testing procedures.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in employee training and development.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, crouch, and wear safety gear for extended periods.
• Experience operating heavy machinery (forklifts, excavators, loaders, bobcats) preferred.
• Capable of lifting 50lbs or more.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience
• 3 years of maintenance experience
• 2 years of management experience

Responsibilities

• Aid in activities of plant employees involved in transfer, handling, and storage of chemicals.
• Remain aware of the plant’s employee schedules to meet customer demand.
• Review and approve employee timecards for payroll processing in the absence of the PM.
• Provide support to the PM for counseling and corrective actions for employees.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding of new employees when needed by the PM.
• Ensure employees utilize proper PPE in accordance with safety standards.
• Attend biweekly safety training, including HAZMAT procedures and emergency response.
• Provide support to PM for accident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Stay informed about rail handling operations.
• Ensure plant operations comply with regulations.
• Communicate operational and equipment needs to management.
• Be aware of raw material inventories and replenishment.
• Monitor and maintain the equipment maintenance program.
• Oversee maintenance and monthly inspections of plant vehicles.
• Assist PM in communicating with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues.
• Assist with additional projects and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Chemical processes understanding

Leadership

Communication skills

Training and development

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Heavy machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

The Assistant Plant Manager will be responsible for assisting the Plant Manager (PM) with all aspects of operations at the chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role includes participating in safety training, maintaining inventories, responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance, and coordinating rail operations when needed. The Assistant Plant Manager will also help to ensure proper PPE usage, investigate incidents, and communicate operational needs to management. In the absence of the Plant Manager the Assistant Plant manager will assume all duties of the Plant Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Aid in the activities of plant employees involved in the transfer, handling, and storage of chemicals used in manufacturing.
• Remain aware of the plant’s employees schedules to meet customer demand.
• Review and approve employee timecards for payroll processing in the absence of the PM
• Provide support to the PM for counseling and corrective actions for employees as needed to address performance or behavioral issues.
• Assist with the hiring and onboarding of new employees when needed by the PM.
• Ensure employees utilize the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety standards.
• Attend biweekly safety training, including HAZMAT procedures, emergency response protocols, and proper handling of chemicals
• Provide support to PM for accident investigations for all workplace incidents or near misses, identify-ing root causes and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Stay informed about rail handling operations.
• Ensure plant operations comply with state, federal, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate with PM operational and equipment needs effectively to management.
• Be aware of raw material inventories, ensuring timely replenishment
• Monitor and maintain the equipment maintenance program
• Oversee the maintenance and monthly inspections of plant vehicles.
• Assist the PM in communicating with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with additional projects and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of chemical processes and lab testing procedures.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in employee training and development.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, crouch, and wear safety gear for extended periods.
• Experience operating heavy machinery (forklifts, excavators, loaders, bobcats) preferred.
• Capable of lifting 50lbs or more.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or experience in a related field may be required
• 3 years of manufacturing experience
• 3 years of maintenance experience
• 2 years of management experience