Assistant Plant Manager- Kansas City, KS

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 17 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Inc.

a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing work metals processing and distribution work.

Work includes specialized equipment operation and / or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing activities directly related to daily production and plant operations.
• Assists the Operations Manager in directing and coordinating all production and distribution activities for the organization.
• Reviews warehouse production reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing program improvement.
• Responsible for warehouse safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance programs.
• Assists the Operations Manager in implementation of organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other members of management and staff members as necessary.
• Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
• Coaches and mentors warehouse and production staff.
• Promotes branch production goals, objectives, and systems, and recommends necessary changes to the Operations Manager.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations.
• Develops and promotes feedback mechanisms for employees to promote continuous improvement.
• Responsible for adhering to / ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1-5 years of management experience or any equivalent combination of education and inventory management or relevant operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High School diploma / GED required, Associate degree in Business or related field preferred
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, cost, inventory and quality management, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods required .
• Understanding of company product(s) and their uses required .

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required .

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required .
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required .
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required .
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal / external customers required .
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and / or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Office setting; controlled temperature environment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.