Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant ManagerBlack Bear Talent is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager. The Assistant Plant Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility. Working closely with the Plant Manager and senior leadership, this position helps ensure operational goals are met while maintaining a strong focus on employee well-being, safety, quality, production, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role collaborates cross-functionally with leadership on strategic planning and resource needs and serves as the acting Plant Manager when the Plant Manager is unavailable.Responsibilities:Support the Plant Manager in overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring throughput and quality standards are met.Ensure employee well-being and safety standards are consistently enforced.Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership on strategic planning and resource needs.Effectively communicate with the Plant Manager and senior leadership regarding plant operations and priorities.Help control overtime for hourly employees while supporting operational needs.Identify opportunities to limit downtime and champion continuous improvement efforts.Champion preventative maintenance initiatives and asset reliability.Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the facility.Maintain inventory accuracy for in-plant inventory.Communicate and coordinate with Human Resources as required.Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards.Assume Plant Manager responsibilities when the Plant Manager is unavailable.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Requirements:Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing leadership role.Strong computer skills with the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Proven knowledge and experience working with ERP systems.Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background checkWork scheduleDay shiftBenefitsPaid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance