Manu Mgmt Trainee D (PLT) Assistant Plant Manager

National Gypsum Co.; Clinton, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Account

Fertility Services

Adoption Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness Program

Job summary

National Gypsum Company seeks a Manu Mgmt Trainee D (PLT) Assistant Plant Manager in Clinton, IN. The role trains under the Manufacturing Management Development Program to lead plant operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and support budgeting and process improvements.

The position offers a clear path to senior management, requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with relocation and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science (plus).
• Minimum 5 years direct manufacturing management experience.
• Production manager or equivalent in continuous manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Hands-on management style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• MS Excel; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Plant Manager in all plant management functions.
• Collaborate with plant management to set strategic and production goals.
• Oversee plant operations in the absence of the AP Manager.
• Ensure safe working environment through training and inspections.
• Support quality metrics and manufacturing targets.
• Supervise Production Department Leaders and Shipping staff.
• Participate in QA program oversight and raw materials handling.
• Ensure product certifications requirements are met.
• Lead process control system implementations.
• Assist budgeted material usage and reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Promote ONE TEAM culture and safety as core values.

Skills

People leadership

Hands-on management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Manu Mgmt Trainee D (PLT) Assistant Plant Manager

Job Category: Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: MANUM001837

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Clinton, IN 47842, USA

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Utilizing our Manufacturing Management Development Program (MMDP), the candidate will be trained to become an Assistant Plant Manager. This position is in line with the Company Succession Planning and will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Plant Manager in overseeing/managing all aspects of plant operations while ensuring that safety, quality, cost, and productivity goals are achieved.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

• Assist the Assistant Plant Manager in all plant management functions.
• Collaborate with the plant management to set strategic goals and vision for the plant, as well as short-term and long-term production goals.
• Oversee and manage plant operations in the absence of the Assistant Plant Manager
• Ensure a safe working environment through effective safety training and safety inspections.
• Assist the Production Department to ensure that product quality specifications and established manufacturing metrics are met.
• Assist supervision of the Production Department Team Leaders and Shipping Department associates.
• Assist the management of the Quality Assurance Program including response to internal and external quality issues, day-to-day oversight of raw materials, and finished product quality and testing.
• Ensure that product certifications (UL, FM, etc.) requirements are met for all applicable products.
• Facilitator for implementation of process control systems
• Support budgeted raw material usage and reporting accuracy requirements.
• Serve on special projects/assignments as may be required by management.
• Motivate plant associates in a manner that effectively promotes the ONE TEAM culture, the safety value, a positive attitude, teamwork, a great place to work, and high level of performance for all the objectives.
• Support the coaching, mentoring and training of all plant associates to maintain safety, product quality, and maximize productivity.
• Assist the HR Managers in attracting, selecting, hiring, training, empowering, and retaining new talent
• Support the evaluation of the plant performance against production goals and support adjustment of resources (e.g., associates, equipment, materials) as needed to optimize safety, quality, and cost-efficiency of operation.
• Lead by example and promote the company's ONE TEAM values
• Prioritize Safety as a Core Value
• Travel to other PermaBASE facilities up to 10% of the time
• Be open to relocation when role vacancy occurs
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to be part of the solution process.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years direct manufacturing management experience / Supervision Leadership – preferably in cement products, building materials or similar hard goods.
• Experience as a production manager or equivalent in a continuous manufacturing process a plus.
• Proven ability to build successful work teams, lead, motivate and develop great people.
• Proven “Hands‑on” style of management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven record of successful supervision and leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply MS Excel and other analysis tools (SAP experience a plus) to real-world problem solving.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team to generate results with guidance from management.
• Ability to perform basic job functions/duties on the production floor.

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $96,336.00 to $120,420.00, or higher depending on education and experience.

Relocation assistance eligible.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY: PermaBASE Building Products, LLC

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco‑free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre‑employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet‑based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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