Assistant Plant Manager

We are seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join the team at a food manufacturing facility. This person will play a key role in supporting all day-to-day operations of the plant, including production, maintenance, sanitation, and more. Qualified candidates will be effective communicators with a highly professional demeanor and a willingness to take a hands-on approach. They’ll focus on building a positive culture amongst plant employees and ensuring successful and efficient production completion daily. Responsibilities Oversees daily operations of the plant, including Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, etc. Direct and delegate tasks to production supervisors and leadership, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. Manage employees, addressing employee conflicts and concerns as needed. Participate in the recruiting, hiring, terminating, training, scheduling, and performance management of plant employees. Maintain extensive knowledge of product and process, answering questions and supporting training processes as needed. Ensure food safety regulations are followed and aid in the upkeep of all food safety documents. Monitor safety and sanitation through inspections and daily reporting, ensuring compliance with government and brand regulations. Address issues related to these, as needed. Identify and troubleshoot maintenance or repair issues as they occur, seeing to the completion of production regardless of equipment failures. Oversee production of all products, ensuring they meet brand specifications and product quality standards. Monitor product counts and verify completion of inventory duties, authenticating accuracy and follow through of SOPs. Place orders and ensure the plant has the required stock. Ensure orders are prepared accurately and delivered promptly. Confirm weights, times, and temperatures are recorded by employees. Write daily summaries for the upper management team, understanding and applying any guidance or feedback that follows. Complete various administrative duties such as submitting maintenance orders, running reports, completing accident documentation, reviewing punches for payroll, etc. Provides coverage for the Supervisory team, as needed. Additional tasks as needed. Qualifications 3+ years’ experience in Ready to Eat (RTE) Food Manufacturing in a management capacity is required. Experience in a Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified facility is required. Demonstrated success in overseeing various departments within a production facility including Production, Maintenance, etc. is required. High-level organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, and delegate to meet strict deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate computer skills are required. Experience running payroll, invoicing, creating key scan tags, and changing passwords is a plus. ServSafe Certification is required. Experience in an FDA environment is preferred. OSHA certification is preferred. This is a hands-on position; candidates should be able to sit, stand, traverse, etc. for up to 12 hours and lift 50+lbs. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Work Location: In person