Assistant Plant Manager

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Position Summary 

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person as an Assistant Plant Manager. This position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for developing and leading a high performing team of salaried and hourly team members.  This team will deliver 1) world-class safety, 2) products that regularly meet or exceed our quality and cost standards, 3)  new bridge projects ahead of our customer’s time targets, 4) plans to improve the plant’s profitability, 5) high team member engagement, and 6) a plant culture that enables the growth of our team members and the plant.

The successful Assistant Plant Manager will be a good mentor to team members, will find ways to improve quality and will implement best practices across the team.  This team member will provide effective leadership and promote positive working relationships across all functions. 

Safety 

• Serves as an example of leadership by actively participating in the EHS program.
• Works with the facility’s EHS Manager to ensure a safe working environment. Ensures EHS policies and guidelines are met. 
• Observes, reports and corrects behaviors that are unsafe.  Leads by example on a daily basis. 
• Coaches, trains, communicates and monitors employees’ performance on safety programs.  Has a keen eye to spot opportunities for success in safety.  

Quality 

• Drives continuous improvement from top down to achieve plant objectives.
• Knows the proper way to fabricate our product and ensures others on the team do as well. 
• Partners with our training leader to build the team’s overall capabilities.  Is committed to continuous learning and delivers products that exceed our customer’s stringent build requirements. 
• Utilizes 8D and other problem-solving tools to eliminate root causes of quality concerns so they are resolved once and for all. 

Product Delivery and Operational Responsibilities 

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, production costs, etc.
• Provides guidance for improving operational performance to Production Managers and their team members. Manages to operational targets on a daily basis. 
• Drives execution of operating plans and priorities.  
• Frequently shares structured updates to cross-functional team members and leadership on the performance of the plant.  Owns the plant’s operating outcomes.
• Is able to top-grade the plant’s talent by hiring, coaching and mentoring hourly and salaried team members – builds the organization with A+ talent. 
• Manages employee performance – regularly communicates what is needed and manages to that target, and course corrects when needed to be successful.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative and functional environment where teamwork is essential to accomplish aggressive objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors activities to ensure the plant is operated according to budget without sacrificing safety, quality or ethics.
• Works closely with Project Management to achieve project schedules and resolve any potential issues that would delay our on-time delivery to our customer.

Behavioral Competencies 

• Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns the trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests.
• Energy/Drive – Exhibits high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve lofty goals.  Gets Results. Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others and builds on it.   Enjoys seeing others succeed. Energizes others.
• Enthusiasm/Passion – Exhibits excitement and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Change Leader - Embraces change and is able to lead it.  Communicates well during periods of change to support others.  Actively creates and energizes positive change. 
• Assertive / Has an Edge – Ability to move items and people at rest forward.  Can take a strong stand on issues and win others over to the right way.   Can challenge others’ way and thoughts tactfully to move them in different directions.  
• Resourceful and Takes Initiative - Passionately finds ways over, around or through barriers to success.  Achieves results despite a perfect roadway to it.  Goes beyond the call of duty. Shows a bias for action. Is recognized as a results-oriented "doer”.
• Execution – Likes to be challenged and can work through tough tasks and execute stretch goals to move the organization forward.  
• Teamwork -- Supports environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation and collaboration.  Works well across the organization.  
• Great Communicator -- Is respectful when interacting with others. Shares information freely in all directions and garners support easily.  
• Problem-solving / Decision-making -- Works cooperatively within teams to solve problems. Works cooperatively across teams to solve problems.  Quick to decide.  
• Personal Development -- Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback.  Is not afraid of learning and leads others in it.   
• Guides Work -- Continuously improves work processes. Helps others with tools, information and assistance to do their job.  Builds capabilities of the Plant.  
• Self-Aware - Recognizes own strengths& weaknesses. Not defensive. Does not rationalize mistakes or blame others. Uses feedback to be better.  
• Adaptable – Copes effectively with complexity and change. 

Requirements 

• 5+ years as an operations leader in manufacturing who has demonstrated successful leadership of a plant team
• 5+ years of maintaining a safe plant and a team’s safety culture
• Proven work experience as operations manager or similar role
• Is process driven – sets the way forward and manages to it
• Experience budgeting and forecasting for a manufacturing organization
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of lean and six sigma principles and applications
• Technical degree a plus

Work Relationships 

• Works closely with the Leadership Team to develop and implement agreed strategic activities.   Reports on progress to them regularly.   
• Works closely with Quality Manager to ensure no gaps exist in work processes. 
• Works closely with other Functional Mangers to support assigned operation and provide input on best practices and potential improvements across the organization.