Assistant Plant Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Plant Manager provides operational leadership within a high-volume automotive assembly facility, supporting the Plant Manager in achieving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. This role leads plant-floor operations, develops operations leadership, drives continuous improvement, and ensures production processes consistently meet customer and company expectations. The Assistant Plant Manager plays a key role in operational launches, lean manufacturing initiatives, employee development, and cross-functional problem solving while helping create a safe, accountable, and high-performing plant environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in automotive assembly.
- Strong knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive KPIs, and improve operational performance.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive Tier 1 or contract manufacturing experience.
- Experience with new program launches.
- IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 knowledge.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with 5S, PFEP, and standardized work.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily plant-floor operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Lead operational launch activities and ensure successful implementation of new programs and processes.
- Develop and coach Operations Managers, Production Supervisors, and production teams.
- Monitor production performance, staffing, schedules, and resources to meet customer requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, standardized work, 5S, and structured problem solving.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Logistics to resolve issues and improve plant performance.
- Support IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance and customer quality requirements.
- Support plant planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings programs with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee assistance resources
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
