This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13785042 We are currently hiring for an Assistant Plant Manager Role of the Assistant Plant Manager Safety:\ Provide leadership by example with a proactive approach toward the health and safety of all customers, employees, and visitors while in compliance with all OSHA, EPA/MOE, and Unilock policies and procedures - Safety Committee member - Ensure all health and safety policies are strictly adhered to - Enforce progressive disciplinary policies and ensure accuracy and consistency - Ensure compliance with OSHA/OHSA and EPA/MOE regulations coordinating efforts with outside consultants - Develop action plans for continuous improvement - Ensure compliance with Company Policies and Procedures **Training:\ **Assist the Plant Manager with the training of plant staff - Ensure plant employee training modules are updated - Develop and improve job training procedures - Assist in employee evaluations - Determine employee training requirements Production:\ Ensure Unilock Total Quality Management program is strictly adhered to. - Complete monthly and annual product testing and maintain detailed test results files - Ensure implementation of action plan to reduce seconds, scrap, and product deficiency - Review all production-related reports with Supervisors weekly - Monitor production schedule with Supervisors daily - Work with Supervisors to establish OEE improvements - Inventory counts Preventive Maintenance:\ Ensure development and completion of preventative maintenance action plans. - Monitor daily and weekly equipment checklists - Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor to improve OEE - Assist in the development of winter maintenance projects Purchasing: - Maintain good relationships with vendors, especially those who supply raw materials - Review and monitor costs while following Unilock policies and procedures Reports: - Complete monthly raw material inventories - Review monthly G/L and income statements - Work with Plant Manager to prepare yearly plant budget Other essential duties: - Work closely with Plant Manager to pursue excellence in all areas of plant operations. Business Fundamentals: - Business planning/ Capital planning and purchasing - Employee development and evaluations - Cost control - Complaint resolution/Customer service - Communication - Consistent policy enforcement Plant Fundamentals: - Safety / Zero Accidents - Training - Total Quality Management / concrete technology - Housekeeping - Pursue/exceed budgeted operational OEE [Continuous Improvement] - Preventative maintenance program - Raw material inventory Inventory control [Finished Product] Carry out other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives