Assistant Plant Manager — Pallet Manufacturing Leader

48forty-Solutions,-LLC; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Team environment

Descripción de la vacante

48forty Solutions is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in the United States to assist in managing total plant operations and ensure safety, quality, service, and cost performance. You’ll lead production staff, oversee schedules, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with the Plant Manager on cost and yield metrics.

The role demands hands-on leadership, an ability to recruit and develop staff, and a focus on safety programs and compliance with applicable laws across the facility.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a plant/warehouse supervisory role.
• Experience managing safety performance and programs.
• Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics.
• Familiarity with private fleet management/transportation is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the work of all production employees.
• Oversee production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods.
• Provide hands‑on leadership as a working manager.
• Directly responsible for all employment decisions at the facility.
• Support plant administration to ensure compliance with established policies.
• Responsible for cost and yield performance of the plant in partnership with the P&L.
• Support and implement cost-control initiatives and process control within the Plant.
• Review operations activities including local transportation to comply with laws.
• Drive safety improvements across the Plant.
• Maintain quality and raw material utilization to satisfy customers and Plant profitability.
• Provide leadership to Plant staff and motivate, delegate, and monitor activities.
• Assist with recruiting and to train and develop all staff.
• Drive efficiencies through transportation scheduling, dispatch, and driver management.

Conocimientos

Leadership

People management

Safety management

Supply chain

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

48forty Solutions is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in the United States to assist in managing total plant operations and ensure safety, quality, service, and cost performance. You’ll lead production staff, oversee schedules, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with the Plant Manager on cost and yield metrics.

The role demands hands-on leadership, an ability to recruit and develop staff, and a focus on safety programs and compliance with applicable laws across the facility.