Assistant Plant Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products; Parkland (KY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to lead production, maintenance and planning. You will drive safety, quality and cost performance while advancing Lean principles and developing a high-performing team.

The role focuses on operating excellence, financial stewardship, and people leadership to achieve world-class plant performance. Equal opportunity employer with incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, business, operations or related field.
• 8+ years in plant operations, preferably high-volume process manufacturing.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute annual plant goals and strategic initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, eliminate waste, improve OEE, and develop people.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

P&L management

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

MBA or advanced degree

8+ years plant ops experience

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Assistant Plant Managerat ourManufacturing Facility in Louisville, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Plant Manager you will report directly to the Plant Manager and leads all production, maintenance and planning departments with support from key functions, including Engineering, EHS, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and cost performance while fostering a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. A key focus of this position is advancing Lean Manufacturing principles, eliminating waste, optimizing processes, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and developing people to achieve world-class operational performance.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Plant Leadership & Strategy

• Lead plant operations and service functions to achieve safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost objectives.
• Establish and execute annual plant operating goals and strategic initiatives in alignment with executive leadership and business objectives.
• Create a safe, clean, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace that engages employees in improving plant performance.
• Lead plant operations leaders to strengthen safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, and employee development.
• Represent the Company within the local and state community when appropriate while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement and process development initiatives that strengthen operational performance and support Lean Manufacturing objectives.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste, strengthen workforce capability, improve operating effectiveness, and meet customer requirements.
• Lead initiatives that improve productivity, equipment effectiveness, service levels, and overall plant performance.

Financial & Business Management

• Develop and obtain approval for manufacturing budgets and operating standards aligned with business requirements.
• Manage plant operating performance across staffing, costs, service levels, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Review financial performance and resource requirements to maintain appropriate operating budgets and support current business needs.
• Apply strong business and financial acumen to support productivity initiatives, capital investments, performance metrics, and plant profitability.

People Leadership & Development

• Coach, develop, and hold leaders and employees accountable for performance, capability, and achievement of business objectives.
• Build organizational capability by developing and challenging a diverse team of managers and leaders to achieve or exceed performance expectations.
• Maintain effective internal and external communication that supports Company mission, values, goals, and business objectives.

Compliance, Safety & Food Safety

• Ensure plant operations comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, employment, equal opportunity, compensation, privacy, and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Maintain accountability for facility environmental, health, and safety programs and adherence to Company principles and policies.
• Ensure safe work practices protect employees, the environment, and business operations.
• Where applicable, maintain compliance with applicable food packaging safety and quality practices and ensure food safety concerns are escalated for appropriate action.

You Will Love It Here If

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 8+ years of progressive professional experience in plant operations, preferably in a high-volume process manufacturer.

Preferred

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Prior team management experience combined with a proven track record of developing, coaching and mentoring a diverse staff.
• Solid business acumen experience with a strong understanding of the P&L, annual budget, capital projects, productivity improvement initiatives, metrics development and maintenance.
• Demonstrated business acumen with strong understanding of P&L management, annual budgeting, capital projects, productivity improvement, and performance metrics.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, communication, and influencing skills across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and challenge diverse managers and leaders to achieve or exceed performance expectations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects from initiation through execution.
• Self-directed and effective in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and internal customers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within high-performing teams.

Competencies

• Strategic Mindset – Balances short-term operating priorities with long-term strategic objectives to strengthen plant and organizational performance.
• Ensures Accountability – Establishes clear expectations, measures performance, and holds leaders accountable for delivering sustainable results.
• Drives Results – Maintains focus on organizational growth, financial performance, operational excellence, and achievement of business objectives.
• Develops Talent – Builds organizational capability through coaching, feedback, development, and meaningful performance expectations.
• Collaborates – Builds effective partnerships across functions and fosters open, transparent communication to achieve shared outcomes.
• Communicates Effectively – Conveys complex business and operational information clearly and succinctly to influence decisions and align stakeholders.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please.RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $127,700.00 - USD $185,150.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 18% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.