Assistant Plant Manager for Industrial Manufacturer

Angelus Block Co., Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical benefits

Job summary

Angelus Block Company, Inc. in Oxnard, CA is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager. This salaried exempt role reports to the Plant Manager and drives safety, quality, and production metrics on the 1st shift.

The position requires leadership, hands-on coaching, and the ability to manage resources, train staff, and ensure compliance with plant policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of concrete products desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production to meet safety, quality, cost and productivity goals.
• Schedule resources to execute production plans within budget.
• Hire, orient, and train new production staff.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work environments.
• Identify hazards and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely production data entry.
• Collaborate with other managers to meet regulatory requirements.
• Foster teamwork and inter-departmental cooperation.

Skills

Mechanical & electrical skills

Troubleshooting & leadership

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA)

Interpersonal & communication

Strategic planning & prioritization

Team motivation & collaboration

Computer skills (Office, AutoCAD)

Problem solving & initiative

Safety awareness & training

Education

Bilingual is a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Manufacturing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 1ST SHIFT AVAILABLE
• FREE MEDICAL BENEFITS for employees and eligible dependents- Effective after 90th DAY.

Job Description

Job Description

Position title: Assistant Plant Manager

Reports to: Plant Manager

Department: Plant Operations

Locations: Oxnard

Job Classification: Salaried Exempt

• THIS IS A FULL-TIME DIRECT HIRE POSITION.
• 1ST SHIFT AVAILABLE
• FREE MEDICAL BENEFITS for employees and eligible dependents- Effective after 90th DAY.

Position Scope

Assists the Plant Manager in achieving plant metrics of safety, quality, production output, labor & overhead expenditures, and customer order fulfillment. Makes sure the plant follows all regulatory and statutory requirements, and operation employees follow all Angelus company policies. Takes leadership role and ensures all employees are trained and evaluated on all relevant policies, procedures, and SOPs. Under the direction of the Plant Manager evaluates, recommends, and implements applications of appropriate manufacturing technologies and equipment. Assumes leadership role and assists Lead persons in the day-to-day safety, quality, production, maintenance, materials, compliance, training, and auditing activities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures production performance to meet safety, quality, cost, and technology standards to fill customers' needs while maximizing productivity standards.
• Schedules human and technical resources to produce to plan within all budgetary limitations.
• Participates in the hiring, orientation, and training for new production employees.
• Provides leadership and takes initiative to ensure all processes, activities and use of equipment is performed within a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Be constantly aware of the process/workplace safety. Notify management to potential issues or shortcomings and provide solutions that are process friendly, cost effective and protect our employees.
• Responsible to ensure all production data input is transacted accurately and timely.
• Coordinates with other departmental managers to ensure operations are following all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Creates an environment which supports teamwork and group participation; develops, coordinates, and motivates departmental inter-organizational teams.
• Assess employee skills and performance to identify training and remedial development needs; invests in employee career development through training and work assignments; assists the Plant Manager in decisions on staff promotions.
• Is a readily available resource and takes the leadership to solve production problems that impact safety, quality, output, resources, costs, and product availability.
• Under the direction of the Plant Manager, coordinates scheduling and activities for new product development, special projects, and plant upgrades to meet scheduled timelines.
• Provide support to improve process, and/or products.
• Support plant management and maintenance in the selection of proper components, engineered materials, and wear parts for maximum effectiveness and minimal cost.
• Be constantly aware of the process/workplace safety. Provide solutions to any and all discoveries of potential hazards and ensure the safety of our employees.
• Identify, resource and work with outside vendors as required.
• All other duties as requested or assigned.

Job-related Qualification Standards

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical skills
• Knowledge of mechanical handling, conveying, hydraulic, pneumatic, mixing, curing, and packing equipment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge of basic OSHA regulations within a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills; detail oriented
• Receptive and responsive to innovative ideas and suggestions
• Develop strategies, set priorities, and maps a course of action to achieve objectives
• Ability to lead, motivate, persuade, inspire, and build trust, consensus, and teamwork
• Good computer skills: Microsoft Office including Excel, word; manufacturing software, and AutoCAD is a plus

Education/Certificates/Licenses

• Bilingual is a plus

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5-8 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of concrete products desirable

Physical Demands

• General Manufacturing environment with a hands-on approach
• Standing, walking on the factory floor much of the day
• Lifting heavy materials, 70 pounds maximum
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Organize and schedule work effectively
• Adaptive to change in a fast-paced environment with sometimes critical deadlines
• Work under pressure with quick priority changes
• Handle multiple tasks
• Work independently as needed
• Provide mentoring, problem solving, intervention, team building, motivating

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status. Angelus Block Company, Inc. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Angelus Block Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Founded in 1946, Angelus Block Company, Inc. is California's leading producer of concrete masonry units, interlocking concrete pavers, decorative site wall units, and segmental planter wall units.