Plant Manager Assistant

Plant Manager Assistant – West Coast Leader in Protein Manufacturing Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year. A bit about us We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high‑quality food products for over 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as one of the largest food processors on the West Coast. We offer a wide range of food products made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology. We value our employees, providing a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Why join us Annual/Performance Bonuses Sign‑on bonus Incredible Growth Options 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Responsibilities Overall responsibility for managing day‑to‑day operations including safety, quality, cost, productivity, inventory, and distribution departments. Manage direct reports such as production supervisors, site logistics, and hourly employees. Provide leadership and training for direct reports, focusing on effective production controls. Collaborate with the Plant Manager to operate a cost‑effective environment. Support Plant Manager via input on staffing levels, employee relations, third‑party interaction, inspections, and audits. Ensure policies, procedures, and work instructions are implemented to maintain efficient food safety and quality control. Record and analyze downtime to minimize lost production among other departments. Effectively manage labor resources and control within budget/targets for required output. Maintain cost‑effective inventory levels in partnership with the Plant Manager. Provide input for effective communication with sales and marketing to support company growth. Enforce HACCP and GMP standards and provide training to ensure compliance with food safety and quality. Order miscellaneous supplies and provide supplier feedback to the Plant Manager and Procurement department. Develop and manage a progressive employee training program aligned with company objectives. Ensure SOPs are adhered to, improved, and taught to new hires/transfers. Maintain a safe working environment by keeping the facility and equipment in optimal condition. Ensure employees have the right tools, knowledge, and equipment to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign duties, set objectives, establish priorities, and monitor/evaluate results. Participate in interviewing and hiring, providing input to the Plant Manager. Requirements 2–4 years of relevant experience in plant operations or food manufacturing, with experience in a chilled food manufacturing environment preferred. Strong mentoring and coaching experience with a team at diverse levels of expertise. Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiating abilities. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Passionate commitment to the company vision. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English strongly preferred. 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