Assistant Plant Manager
U.S. COTTON

Job Info

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

• Manage the daily control of labor, materials, and other plant costs to meet budget targets.
• Plan and establish daily work schedules, assignments, and production output to meet production goals.
• Implement and support plant, corporate safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for facilities repair, maintenance activities, and annual inspections and testing such as, burglar, fire alarm system, and all activities to maintain a safe and functional facility.
• Responsible for reporting building and lease requirements to property owner.
• Ensure consistency and appropriate staffing across all crews.
• Ensure procedures are being followed consistently across all crews.
• Ensure teamwork across crews/ setup for success.
• Lead a team of production supervisors and maintenance personnel to maximize safety and production initiatives.
• Manage maintenance and production personnel to develop long-range strategies for preventative maintenance.
• Review and evaluate employee performance and prepare reviews.
• Maintain a clean and safe plant.
• Mechanical and electrical facilities equipment installations (Vacuum Systems, sump pumps, chillers, etc.).
• Knowledge in environmental/safety regulations and requirements.
• Work closely with Corporate Planning, Plant Scheduling/Cycle counter, and Supervisors to ensure production schedules are met.
• Work closely with Engineering and Supervisors on all issues impacting the Plant.
• Perform analysis of equipment to solve problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Create and plan capital improvement projects for the facility and production needs.
• Possess a strong sense of urgency (Action Oriented), and the ability to transmit that sense of urgency to the Production Team in a constructive fashion.
• Ability to set clear goals and expectations for self and for direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• A Minimum of eight years' experience; five years' experience in a maintenance environment with three years' experience in a supervisory capacity.

EDUCATION

• Ideal candidates should have a BS level degree preferred in an Engineering discipline with five years of related experience in manufacturing.

SKILLS

• Experience in technical areas including machine shop operations, welding, basic electrical practices, fluid power, pneumatics, and pipefitting.
• Good computer skills specifically in Excel spreadsheets and the ability to learn and navigate new computer systems.
• Must have a high-level ability to furnish technical guidance to all levels of Production,
• Engineering, QA, and Management.
• Must have the ability to plan and coordinate projects and outside activities.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of machine operation and ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively.
• Advanced supervisory and management skills.
• Ability to set personal and department goals and objectives.
• Able to communicate with all levels internally and externally.
• Able to exercise good judgment on highly complex situations.
• Capable of extended hours and on-call at all times.
• Microsoft Project, Excel spreadsheets, light CAD work, and drawing/design review support for facilities projects.
• Knowledge in environmental/safety (OSHA) regulations and requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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