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Assistant Plant Manager

BNZ Materials, Inc
locationBillerica, MA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Manufacturing
Full Time

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

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