Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant Manager

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for all plant activities, for meeting production schedules and producing a product in accordance with customer requirements while maintaining maximum production and minimum costs.

Assistant Plant Manager Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the overall plant activities.
• Set specific objectives for all personnel to direct them to the highest possible degree of overall plant efficiency.
• Motivate personnel to realize their maximum potential and to attain high-level performance.
• Direct changes in methods, planning and processing required to meet or exceed forecasts and control costs of the manufacturer.
• Coordinate plant activities with other plants in the division as necessary to meet the goals of the division.
• Recommend capital expenditures, cost-reduction programs, and innovations that could improve operations, increase profits, or reduce costs.
• Maintain an open door policy to all levels of the operation to review suggestions and complaints.
• Keep current on safety requirements and direct development to maintain an accident-free operation.
• Ensure that quality standards are met and that proper methods are being used to maintain quality standards consistent with the company's reputation as a quality producer.

Assistant Plant Manager Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Ten years related experience preferred.
• Proven leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead team members and get results through others.
• In depth knowledge of financial and budgetary controls.
• Ability to motivate and delegate authority to subordinate personnel.
• High degree of professionalism along with organizational skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• A strong background and working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.