Assistant Plant Manager

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into highly quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Maintains an efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
• Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end.
• Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards.
• Controls vendor pricing by comparing prices with value, service, and quality among competition.
• Plans stock orders to minimize time and money spent on emergency ordering.
• Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality.
• Responsible for supervising job performance of maintenance and production personnel as well as all the maintenance duties of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw materials.
• Keeps all maintenance work and associated records up to date.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizes safety as top Company priority and conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Conducts investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of prior supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.
• 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related areas preferred.
• Previous rendering industry experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong computer and basic math skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work may involve exposure to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and industrial environments.
• May occasionally be exposed to biohazards, chemicals, electrical hazards, and potentially dangerous equipment.
• Requires the ability to move throughout office and work areas, use computers and other equipment, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb ladders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations may be required.

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51% Working Environment

• Constantly - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• Occasionally - Exposed to biohazardous conditions
• Occasionally - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Occasionally - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Occasionally - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Occasionally - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Frequently - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Occasionally - Must be able to position oneself to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• Occasionally - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Constantly - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• Occasionally - Lift up to 50 pounds