Plant Operations Leader | ESOP Growth Path

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; Plant (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

ESOP shares

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily plant operations and develop processes that maximize safety, quality, and productivity. This role will drive cross-functional initiatives, recruit key talent, mentor teams, and interface with customers to resolve issues.

Strong leadership and a solid business acumen are essential, with 5+ years in multi-shift production and a background in automotive or similar industries preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience leading the operation of a multi-shift production facility.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize operational goals and objectives and manage projects to meet corporate goals and customer deadlines.
• Direct the team in solving specific challenges and overcoming project roadblocks when necessary, so that agreed upon goals and objectives are met.
• Guide direct personnel toward the achievement of established goals.
• Work with human resources department to recruit/hire employees needed to execute the functions of your responsible business area and help to influence the development of and implement strategies and programs that attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional people.
• Mentor operational and logistic team members, managers, team leaders, and other contributing members, assisting in creating professional and technical growth goals for each team member.
• Identify future leaders within the company and support their leadership development.
• Interface with customers on key issues to resolve and communicate action plans as needed.
• Establish goals and drive improvement of key performance measures as determined each year.
• Write and/or present effective memos, letters, e-mail messages, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing using appropriate language and tone

Skills

Leadership

People management

Decision making

Problem solving

Team building

Communication

Safety awareness

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

Tools

Plex Systems ERP

MS Office / Excel

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily plant operations and develop processes that maximize safety, quality, and productivity. This role will drive cross-functional initiatives, recruit key talent, mentor teams, and interface with customers to resolve issues.

Strong leadership and a solid business acumen are essential, with 5+ years in multi-shift production and a background in automotive or similar industries preferred.