Assistant Plant Manager

Trivium Packaging•Sparks, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is primarily responsible for the overall manufacturing organization, manufacturing support, process improvement, quality, and direct P&L. Responsible for efficiency, quality, and operational improvement programs with accountability for safety, spoilage, costs, labor absorption, and support of strategic customer initiatives and projects.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or proven success as a leader in progressive leadership roles in the packaging industry.
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing management experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
Experience with manufacturing improvement methods implementation.
Experience with the self-directed workforce.
Leadership / People Management
Continuous Improvement
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Responsibilities

Primary liaison with customers on quality issues and service.
Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in spoilage, labor utilization, safety, efficiency, etc.
Coach and support production staff in efficient manufacturing of quality products and high customer satisfaction.
Assure staff have the information and tools to operate their departments safely.
Plan and institute procedures or changes to reduce hazards to employees to zero level.
Review and approve or react to reports, requests, etc. that directly reflect the cost-effective, quality operation of the operation.
Drive quality initiatives including SPC and resolve quality issues.
Internal and external communications, as needed, 24 hours a day to ensure proper operation of every aspect of the operation.
Effectively manage costs including overtime management.
Work with Plant Manager & Human Resources to address and resolve personnel issues
Participate in development of training and safety programs towards employee continuous improvement and performance excellence.
Drive accountability and performance of production staff including driving a problem-solving culture.
Interface with production planning to ensure proper scheduling and manning.
Work closely with corporate functions on planning initiatives.
Develops employees for future advancement.
Direct supervision of plant personnel; may vary from plant to plant
Perform all other responsibilities/projects as assigned.