Assistant Plant Manager

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Waupaca Foundry, North America’s leading supplier of iron castings, is seeking an experienced operations leader to assist the Plant Manager with daily manufacturing planning, safety, quality and cost control at our Wisconsin facility.

You will lead production scheduling, oversee staffing, monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring on-time delivery and safe, compliant operations.

Competenze

• Review performance data and process data to find opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to challenge others and the process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.

Mansioni

• Implementation and execution of the Waupaca Way SEPQRC production system to ensure effective utilization of all levels.
• Monitor and support safety policy and procedures to foster a world-class safety culture.
• Monitor and support environmental processes to meet goals for employee welfare and plant performance.
• Assist HR in hiring, training and supervising plant personnel and addressing concerns.
• Monitor and ensure product quality standards through robust quality and production systems.
• Develop and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and utilization targets.
• Manage operational expenses within budget and identify cost-saving opportunities; oversee plant P&L.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and engineering projects to support continuous improvement and modernization.
• Track KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes.

Conoscenze

Performance data

Critical thinking

Communication

Prioritization

Meeting facilitation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Wapaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,000 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Assist Plant Manager with day to day operations and planning of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe operation, efficient production, managing schedules, quality performance and meeting production goals while optimizing costs. They are responsible to assist in leading, developing and maintaining safe work practices, hiring, training and teams within the Plant to achieve organizational objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Waupaca Way:

Implementation and execution of the Waupaca Way SEPQRC production system assuring effective utilization of the Level 1, Level 2/3 and Level 4 structure

Safety Management:

Monitoring and supporting safety policy and procedures to facilitate a world class safety management culture, employee welfare and plant and company goals

Environmental Management:

Monitoring and supporting environmental processes and procedures to support employee welfare and plant and company goals

Employee Management:

Supporting HR in hiring, training and supervising plant personnel, including performance evaluations and employee concerns

Quality Control:

Monitoring and ensuring product quality standards are met through effective quality and production systems

Production Planning and Scheduling:

Developing and overseeing process improvement and production schedules to meet customer demands, delivery needs and utilization targets

Cost Management:

Managing operational expenses within budget by optimizing resource allocation and identifying cost savings measures. Responsible for the P&L of the Plant

Maintenance and Engineering Oversight:

Coordinating preventative maintenance program and engineering projects to support continuous improvement, plant growth and modernization

Performance Analysis:

Tracking KPI’s to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes

Sales Development:

Review new work leads and quotes to support sales growth. Work with sales team on customer development and support customer meetings and plant tours.

Reporting and Communication:

Providing regular updates on plant operations to upper management including monthly Op’s meetings, weekly Plant Manager reports and any other necessary communication

PREFERRED E DUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREM ENTS:

• Preferred candidate would possess a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management experience at Department Manager or Assistant Plant Manager level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Need to be able to review performance data and process data to find opportunities for continuous improvement
• Need strong critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge others and the process
• Strong oral and written skills are necessary for effective communication to all levels of the organization
• Necessary for prioritization for self and the plant teams. Must be able to set clear priorities for self and others and manage time accordingly
• Must be able to effectively lead and facilitate plant communication and continuous improvement meetings.

BENEFITS:

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.