Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant Manager $140000 - $160000 per year | Council Bluffs, IA | On-site | Permanent Assistant Plant Manager | Council Bluffs, IA | $140,000 - $160,000 A bit about us: We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive maintenance products with a strong national presence and a reputation for reliability and operational excellence. We’re seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to support daily production, maintain equipment, and minimize downtime. This role is responsible for leading mechanical maintenance efforts across motors, conveyors, and production systems while driving safety, efficiency, and performance on the floor. Why join us? A brand-new facility Great benefits Competitive starting pay Tons of room for growth Bonus and other incentives Job Details What You’ll Do Support the Plant Manager in organizing plant operations and hitting daily production goals Schedule routine equipment inspections to reduce downtime Use lean tools to lead continuous improvement and reduce costs without hurting safety or quality Own the plant’s Continuous Improvement and R&M budgets Set and track safety, quality, service and cost metrics, and act on the trends Respond to customer complaints and lead root cause analysis Help manage staffing, training, performance reviews, discipline and hiring, with HR Keep communication open between the plant and other departments What You Bring Progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years managing a large department Continuous improvement and Lean experience Exposure to HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) is a plus Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience Strong organization and project management skills, plus Microsoft Office Valid driver’s license Details Direct hire; one Continuous Improvement role is also being added initially as a direct hire #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot