Assistant Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The RoleNorth Coast Container is looking for a hands‑on Assistant Plant Manager to help lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations while reinforcing a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role is designed for a visible, shop‑floor‑focused leader who partners closely with the Plant Manager and production teams to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on standard.The Assistant Plant Manager spends the majority of their time on the floor-coaching teams, reinforcing standard work, supporting inventory and materials flow, and driving lean improvements. You will play a key role in safety compliance, employee training, and problem solving while helping ensure North Coast Container continues to deliver reliable, high‑quality packaging solutions to our customers.This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in operations, leading by example, and contributing directly to plant performance in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.What You'll DoBe a daily presence on the shop floor leading safety, quality, and operationsSupport OSHA compliance, safety programs, and incident follow-upHelp manage inventory, materials flow, and cycle countsLead and support lean and continuous improvement projectsCreate, update, and audit standard work and plant proceduresCoordinate and deliver safety, forklift, DOT, and operational trainingSupport local logistics and transportation needs as requiredWhat We're Looking For1–2+ years in a manufacturing environmentExperience leading or supervising production or cross‑functional teamsWorking knowledge of OSHA, lean tools, and inventory systemsComfortable training employees and documenting standard workProficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (AX a plus)Preferred:OSHA 30, forklift certification, DOT awareness, Lean/Six Sigma exposure, bilingual English & Spanish, Continuous Improvement experiencePhysical RequirementsAbility to be on your feet most of the shiftLift up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment