Assistant Plant Manager

at  Trackonomy

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SUMMARY:

Are you looking to level up your career and join a hard-working motivated plant management team in a fast-paced working environment? Are you passionate about teaching and developing those around you and creating a motivated, positive workspace? Then you could be our next Assistant Plant Manager. This role will report to the General Manager and assist them in the overall operation of the plant, strategy development, and in providing functional direction to supervisors. We’ll look to you to roll up your sleeves and truly get involved in production processes, including necessary troubleshooting and project improvement.
This is a great opportunity to lead continuous improvement and to play a real role in delivering and sustaining profitable growth.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor Degree Required (business or engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing work experience
• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage both day-to-day production tasks and strategic projects.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools including MS Excel or other analysis tools
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or with a team on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to liaise between the production floor, the General Manager and stakeholders at the company headquarters.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive business information.
• Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively conveying information across all levels of the organization.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
• Green Belt Certification preferred and MBA highly desired
• Must be flexible, innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities
• Good understanding of Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to track tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate between departments (logistics, planning, production) to ensure smooth operations.
• Proven ability to support executive-level decision-making, including preparing reports, data analysis, and coordination of leadership meetings.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide confidential and strategic support to the General Manager of the Plant
• Collaborates with the General Manager and sets strategic goals and vision for the site, as well as short- and long-term production goals.
• Directs and manages the overall production plan for the operation, including supervising the day-to-day operations that come with implementation.
• Collaborates with functional area managers on the determination of materials, space, equipment and personnel needs as well as the development and implementation of processes, procedures, assignment and execution of functional responsibilities, and determination of budget and costs constraints.
• Evaluates performance against production goals and adjusts allocations of resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, materials) as needed to optimize quality and amount of equipment, machinery and components produced, market share of customers, quality of services provided, and cost-efficiency of operations.
• Leads Lean Improvement projects and acts as the liaison between Lean Improvement personnel and their respective groups.
• Support the General Manager in managing their direct reports, assign work to staff, provide coaching and training, set goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plans staff development, and makes and approves people management decisions either alone or in collaboration with management and HR.
• Build and maximize trusting relationships with the leadership team, seeking to understand and align leadership priorities.
• Balance strategy and execution - can think strategically but can also roll up sleeves to get things done.
• Lead special projects for the General Manager and handle ad hoc incoming requests.
• Set and execute deadlines to meet overall goals. Prioritizes conflicting handles tasks expeditiously and proactively, and follows through on completing projects.
• Assume and/or delegate responsibilities for high-level projects amongst departments.
• Establish key performance indicators and measure team performance.
• Support the General Manager by tracking and assuming responsibility for completing projects, initiatives, and action items.
• Act as the facilitator to streamline efficiency and communication between departments.