Assistant Plant Manager — Operations & Reliability

Gopher Resource; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 173,698 - 286,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition support

Gym membership discounts

Paid time off (vacation, personal, holidays)

Job summary

A leading resource recovery company is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in Tampa, FL, to provide operational leadership. The successful candidate will lead performance improvement initiatives, manage operational KPIs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management and at least 3 years of experience in managing manufacturing operations. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years managing engineers or operations supervisors in manufacturing.
• Experience leading production and maintenance teams.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable results on cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide performance improvement initiatives focused on cost and uptime.
• Manage key operational KPIs for consistent tracking and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making

Project management

Technical proficiency with maintenance software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

CMMS

Wonderware

Pi

Job description

A leading resource recovery company is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in Tampa, FL, to provide operational leadership. The successful candidate will lead performance improvement initiatives, manage operational KPIs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management and at least 3 years of experience in managing manufacturing operations. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.