Assistant Plant Manager (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Role: Assistant Plant Manager - Bilingual

Classification: Regular, Full-Time Employee; Salary, Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday + Weekend Coverage

Location: Dallas, TX

Department : 500 - Processing

Reports To : Plant Manager

About Nutrition 101: Nutrition 101, headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions. Our team helps food processors, manufacturers, and retailers turn food byproducts into sustainable resources such as livestock feed and recycled materials. By recovering millions of tons of food byproducts each year, we help our partners reduce waste while creating value for agricultural producers and the food industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Bilingual Assistant Plant Manager to help lead our manufacturing operation and support a dedicated team of fewer than 20 employees. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that requires someone who can effectively manage daily production activities while building strong relationships with employees on the plant floor. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading from the front, working alongside the crew, and ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.

This position is not an office-based management role; it requires daily engagement in plant operations and active participation in production when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily management and coordination of plant operations.
• Direct and support the activities of an established production team.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure operational objectives are met.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production site, providing leadership, coaching, and guidance to employees.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Support employee training, development, and performance management efforts.
• Work closely with plant leadership to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and work to resolve them efficiently.
• Track productivity and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key communication link between management and production employees.
• Step into production roles when staffing shortages occur, absences arise, or additional hands are needed to meet customer demands.
• Lead by example through a strong work ethic and willingness to perform hands-on production work.

What Success looks like:

• Production goals are consistently met while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Employees receive clear direction, support, and coaching.
• Plant operations run efficiently and effectively.
• Strong employee engagement and teamwork are maintained.
• The Assistant Plant Manager is viewed as a trusted, hands-on leader who is willing to work alongside the team whenever needed.

What we're looking for:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial operations experience required.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing production priorities.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with standard business software.
• Ability to perform physical production work when required.
• Mechanically inclined w/ the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance and repairs using hand and specialized tools
• Comfortable stepping in to support troubleshooting and maintenance needs to keep operations running efficiently
• Assist in managing plant inventory, materials, and equipment readiness

Preferred Attributes:

• Hands-on leadership style.
• Highly visible and approachable with employees.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Ability to earn the respect of production employees through active involvement and leadership by example.

Benefits: Nutrition 101 offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive Base Salary DOE + Performance-Based Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Telemedicine for Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health
• $25k Group Life & ADD + Voluntary Life for Self or Dependents
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurances
• 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Company Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Empowerment Program - We are all owners!

Application Instructions:

Apply today by submitting your resume/cover letter to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Disclaimers:

Nutrition 101 LLC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with all applicable laws. All employees are required to comply with our substance abuse policies including pre-employment and random drug testing. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires as required by federal law.

Nutrition 101 is owned by Palo Alto, CA based Altamont Capital Partners. Founded in 2010, Altamont Capital Partners is a private equity firm with over $4.5 billion of capital under management, focused primarily on making long term, control investments in middle market businesses. Altamont is often drawn to companies undergoing a transition, either operational or strategic, which they believe they can help navigate. Their approach relies on partnering with strong management, supporting the business with considerable resources, and bringing a constructive and pragmatic mindset to drive significant long-term value. The firm primarily seeks to invest in the business services, financial services, healthcare, technology, consumer, retail, aerospace and defense sectors. For more information, please visit

• Able to work around dairy products
• Able to lift heavy objects (up to 40lbs repetitively) and perform physically demanding tasks
• Able to stand and be on one's feet for extended periods of time
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled environments
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check
• Reliable and accountable individual
• Able to work independently and as a team
• None--climate controlled environment