Assistant Plant Manager

Gopher Resource•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager provides senior operational leadership to our Tampa facility. This role strengthens day-to-day operational performance, asset reliability and drives cross-functional improvement initiatives in EHS, quality and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field from an accredited College or University
Previous work experience managing both direct and indirect reports within a manufacturing operations environment
Previous work experience in an engineering or maintenance/reliability role
Previous work experience working in a chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial manufacturing setting
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver measurable results
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
Previous experience supporting capital projects or modernization initiatives
Previous experience with driving safety/environmental performance improvement
Strong project and program management skills
Highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work well under pressure, manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently, attend to details, and meet deadlines
Technical proficiency with PC and maintenance/operational software applications (e.g. CMMS, Wonderware. Pi, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead plant-wide performance improvement initiatives focused on throughput, uptime and cost per ton.
Own and manage key operational KPIs, ensuring consistent tracking, analysis, and corrective action.
Drive standardization of processes, procedures, and operating practices across departments.
Provide direct leadership to the site maintenance team.
Support capital planning and asset-management strategies and processes.
Lead the Training & Development function to ensure operators and supervisors have the skills needed for safe, consistent, high-quality production.
Strengthen process discipline through improved onboarding, certification, and refresher training programs.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for EHS, customer complaints or quality deviations.
Partner with Safety and Environmental leaders to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement in risk-reduction practices.
Reinforce operational controls and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Lead and execute high-impact strategic initiatives as assigned.
Provide project leadership, cross-functional coordination, and measurable results.
Serve as the primary escalation point when the Plant Manager/VP of Operations is unavailable.