Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Assistant Plant Manager supports both product line ownership and plant leadership. Safety is a primary responsibility, followed closely by leading people, ensuring product performance, and meeting production goals. This role is ideal for someone with a strong moral character, leadership ability, and drive to build high-performing teams while growing in responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and champion employee safety programs as a primary responsibility, ensuring compliance and building a strong safety culture.
· Serve as product lead for assigned product lines, managing specifications, quality, and customer requirements.
· Assist in daily plant management including staffing, scheduling, and production oversight.
· Develop and support execution of asset management strategies with CapEx planning and justification.
· Lead and champion TPM activities to improve reliability and operator engagement.
· Drive measurable improvements in key performance indicators (OEE, scrap, cost per unit, on-time delivery).
· Collaborate across sales, operations, and supply chain to align forecasts and schedules.
· Provide leadership as second-in-command to the Plant Manager.
Qualifications – Core Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Chemical, Product, or Materials Engineering also considered).
· 5–10 years’ experience in manufacturing leadership, production management, or related role.
· Demonstrated ability to lead people, develop teams, and manage with integrity.
· Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Metrics-driven mindset with focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Preferred Skills (not required, but a plus)
· Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO certifications/audits.
· Familiarity with Lean, Continuous Improvement, and TPM practices.
· Budget management or cost control experience.
· Sales or customer-facing experience.
· Production scheduling experience.
· Familiarity with ERP/MRP and CMMS systems.
Company DescriptionManufacturer of High Temperature Insulation Board
Company Description
Manufacturer of High Temperature Insulation Board