Assistant Plant Manager

Black Bear Talent is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager. The Assistant Plant Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility. Working closely with the Plant Manager and senior leadership, this position helps ensure operational goals are met while maintaining a strong focus on employee well-being, safety, quality, production, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role collaborates cross-functionally with leadership on strategic planning and resource needs and serves as the acting Plant Manager when the Plant Manager is unavailable.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Plant Manager in overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring throughput and quality standards are met.
• Ensure employee well-being and safety standards are consistently enforced.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership on strategic planning and resource needs.
• Effectively communicate with the Plant Manager and senior leadership regarding plant operations and priorities.
• Help control overtime for hourly employees while supporting operational needs.
• Identify opportunities to limit downtime and champion continuous improvement efforts.
• Champion preventative maintenance initiatives and asset reliability.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the facility.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for in-plant inventory.
• Communicate and coordinate with Human Resources as required.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards.
• Assume Plant Manager responsibilities when the Plant Manager is unavailable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proven knowledge and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Work schedule

• Day shift

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance