Assistant Manager/Planner, Grand Forks ND

Fuchs North America•Grand Forks, ND

About The Position

The Assistant Manager plays a key role in the daily operations of our small manufacturing plant. This position supports overall plant management while serving as the primary planner responsible for day‑to‑day production planning, scheduling, and coordination. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, organized, and comfortable balancing planning responsibilities with operational leadership.

Requirements

BS in related field preferred, but not required
Experience in Manufacturing Leadership and/or Supply Chain
Experience in Food Manufacturing; working knowledge of operational safety and food manufacturing expectations (FDA, SQF, HACCP)
Strong Attention to details as well as strong interpersonal, analytical, planning, and oral/written communication skills
Ability to adapt written and oral communication for audiences
Excellent problem-solving, decision making, prioritization, and direction setting
Very detail oriented & strong organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience with ERP systems and tools, Infor Syteline Experience a plus
Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities to meet required deadlines

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability
Determine raw material needs based on demand and manage the deliveries.
Coordinate with production, maintenance, and inventory teams to ensure schedules are achievable and adjusted as needed
Monitor work-in-progress and address bottlenecks or disruptions to keep production on track
Maintain accurate planning data, reports, and schedules in the ERP system
Communicate schedule changes and priorities clearly to plant personnel
Ensures production inputs and outputs are accurately tracked utilizing our ERP system
Plant inventory management; inventory levels, accuracy, and aged inventory
Support the Plant Manager with day‑to‑day plant operations and decision-making
Provide floor-level leadership and direction to employees as needed
Assist with staffing coordination, coverage, and workflow balancing
Help enforce safety policies, quality standards, and plant procedures
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency, scheduling, and workflow
Reinforcing safety policies and plant procedures and supporting quality standards and compliance
Identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions
Serve as acting manager in the Plant Manager’s absence when required
Other duties as required