Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant ManagerWastequip is looking to hire an Assistant Manager in our Erial, NJ location. Our Plant Manager is responsible for leading all activities of a high-performance manufacturing facility utilizing lean manufacturing principles and leadership to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.ResponsibilitiesLeading, coaching, and developing direct reportsChampioning a safety-first cultureFinancial responsibility for entire operation, including:Analyzing financial statementsDeveloping product cost on labor, material, and overhead by product modelAchieving EBITDA margins and dollars set forth in AOPStaying within budgets, on labor, material, and overheadControlling overhead costs, including:Variable costsFixed costsMaterial costLabor costDirect, indirect, general, and administrative personnelDeveloping annual operating plans and other financial reportsJustifying performance variances and implementing formal corrective action plansTracking throughput for on time delivery and work to meet customer's requirementsInteracting with corporate personnel, engineering, sales and customersAssuring that plant is complying with corporate processes, disciplines, and methodologiesChampioning a continuous improvement environment by conducting Kaizen and other lean events in conjunction with the Operational Excellence teamImproving productivity through reduced cycle time and other lean processesMonitoring purchasing costs, on material, tools and suppliesControlling, monitoring, and adjusting inventory levels and staffing as required to meet current market conditions and forecasted plansSupporting sales department in meeting customer's delivery requirementsTraveling to other Wastequip locations, including group headquarters, as requiredQualificationsProven leadership in manufacturing operations management4 year college degree desired or a combination of equivalent experience and educationKnowledge of metal processing, Coil Leveling, shearing, punch press and Press breaks is preferred.Knowledge of metal fabricating, mig welding and painting processes is preferredLean Six Sigma Certification is preferredProficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointExperience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)Strong leadership and coaching skillsHighly motivated and driven self–starterBilingual English – Spanish.BehaviorsPreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellLeader: Inspires teammates to follow themDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationCompany Benefits:• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)About WastequipWastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.