Assistant Plant Manager

Imagineering Finishing Technologies•South Bend, IN

37d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager at Imagineering Enterprises, Inc, has the functional responsibility for Assisting the Plant Manager in the Daily operations, and works directly with department coordinators to ensure all systems and procedures and schedules are being followed. They will also assist with Scheduling when needed.

Requirements

Technical ability
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to have constructive or difficult conversations with employees
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Management, or related field highly preferred. Proven experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least four years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

Schedules overtime when authorized, as customer requires
Ensure shop cleanliness at all times
Ensuring daily Coordinator and assistant plant manager check list are complete each day.
Ensuring employee performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner
Monitors Shop Dispatch/Load and communicates with other coordinators to prioritize jobs to meet customer requirements, and to maintain smooth and efficient work flow
Support Production Scheduling to determine due dates when customer required lead time is less than our standard lead time
Assisting the Technical Sales departing by providing input on quotes if needed, technical advice and support, on-site visits to customers, and through participation in other sales-related functions
Support Quality Technicians in developing efficient processing methods
Effectively works and communicates with cross-functional departments including but not limited to EHS, Maintenance, Sales, and Quality
Continuous improvement of various techniques performed within the duties of all production department to improve productivity, efficiency, and the cost-effectiveness of the process
Continuous performance of administrative tasks associated with all production departments, including processing (and maintenance if required) of any records generated from these tasks
Performs other related duties as assigned
Assists Plant Manager with interviews, hires, and training of new staff
Assists with the daily workflow of the facility
Addressing performance related issues with the production team such as, attendance, punctuality, scanning, and job performance issues
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Ensure team is following all company policies, procedures, and IFT's standards
Mentoring team members to recognize and remove bottlenecks by re-allocating people and equipment as necessary to meet corporate objectives
Actively looks for opportunities to develop employees and promote from within
Manages by facts and objective evidence
Creating goals for individual team members to ensure IFT is maximizing their potential
Assists Plant Manager with discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy