Assistant Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the Supervision of the Production Manager, directs production activities at Gastonia facility in accordance with Pacor policies and procedures.

Directs production activities to ensure on time shipment in a cost-effective manner consistent with customer specifications, ISO quality and OSHA safety standards.

Responsible for training & mentoring associates to meet production goals while focusing on safety, quality, on-time delivery & profitability.

Work with the Production Manager & HR to maintain good management-associate relations, which includes working to resolve concerns and document issues.

BENEFITS

Pay Range : $60,000 to 70,000

Some of the benefits include : paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and long term disability insurance; company paid life insurance;

Colonial life accident, critical illness, life, cancer and disability insurance; flexible spending; and 401(k) with match.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

PRODUCTION CONTROL :

• Ensure orders are produced to customer specification and shipped timely
• Ensure associate production efficiencies meet or exceed estimates
• Ensure production and material handling is done in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies
• Coordinate schedule of material, manpower & machines with Production Planner / Production Manager
• Ensure the proper recording of material transactions and labor time (work orders / Paylocity) in ERP system
• Drive quality in compliance with ISO SOP’s. Work with Production Mgr. on any Corrective Actions to find root cause and sustain corrections
• Adjust and maintain production equipment as necessary

MANPOWER SUPERVISION (on average less than 25 associates) :

• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing for production requirements including coaching and training.
• Proper documentation of disciplinary issues in coordination with HR and Production Manager.
• Maintain & increase efficiency through proper manpower utilization.
• Review & approve time and attendance under the supervisor of HR and Production Manager
• Help sustain and improve associate morale.

SAFETY / QUALITY :

• Supervise and ensure the safety and quality of the NJ facility in accordance with company policies
• Participate in the safety committee. Perform daily toolbox talks and coordinate safety training including documentation as required
• Ownership of customer driven quality requirement at facility
• Self-development including training in safety, quality & IT skills

Requirements : EXPERIENCE :

EXPERIENCE :

• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience
• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• CNC / Die press experience
• Opening / Closing Plant and related security measures

EDUCATION & / or CERTIFICATIONS :

• Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 6 Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

• LEAN / 6S experience required
• Proficient with MS Office
• ERP / MRP experience / skillset required
• ISO 9001-2015 Experience
• Adept communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with outside resources
• Willing and able to travel to other plant locations
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical problems and adjust machines as needed
• Experience and ability to train associates on equipment and internal policies
• Ability to read a ruler within 1 / 16 inch accurately
• Basic math skills, including calculating linear / square footage and working with fractions
• Read / Understand blueprints

OTHER DUTIES :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.