Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant Manager

$140000 - $160000 per year | Council Bluffs, IA | On-site | Permanent

Assistant Plant Manager | Council Bluffs, IA | $140,000 - $160,000

A bit about us:

We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive maintenance products with a strong national presence and a reputation for reliability and operational excellence.

We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support daily production, maintain equipment, and minimize downtime. This role is responsible for leading mechanical maintenance efforts across motors, conveyors, and production systems while driving safety, efficiency, and performance on the floor.

Why join us?

A brand-new facility

Great benefits

Competitive starting pay

Tons of room for growth

Bonus and other incentives

Job Details

What You’ll Do

Support the Plant Manager in organizing plant operations and hitting daily production goals

Schedule routine equipment inspections to reduce downtime

Use lean tools to lead continuous improvement and reduce costs without hurting safety or quality

Own the plant’s Continuous Improvement and R&M budgets

Set and track safety, quality, service and cost metrics, and act on the trends

Respond to customer complaints and lead root cause analysis

Help manage staffing, training, performance reviews, discipline and hiring, with HR

Keep communication open between the plant and other departments

What You Bring

Progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years managing a large department

Continuous improvement and Lean experience

Exposure to HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) is a plus

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience

Strong organization and project management skills, plus Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Details

Direct hire; one Continuous Improvement role is also being added initially as a direct hire

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