Assistant Plant/Manufacturing Manager

Unitex•Lawrence, MA

2d•$75,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Unitex is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for its manufacturing facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The role oversees production operations and a diverse team, including four Production Supervisors, with responsibility for meeting established performance, quality, safety, and productivity standards. The manager analyzes processes, resolves operational issues, supports process improvements, and maintains effective relationships with customers and employees. The position also includes administrative and human resources duties such as payroll, weekly scheduling, employee relations, attendance, and performance management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 10-hour days; the specific schedule will be discussed during the interview. Flexibility to work additional hours when needed is required. The stated salary range is $75,000 to $82,000 per year, with actual compensation based on experience, seniority, location, and other permissible job-related factors.

Requirements

At least 2 years of managerial experience running a plant in a production or service environment.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic work setting.
High degree of customer responsiveness.
Understanding of production workflow.
Proven ability to manage to standards.
Flexibility to work additional hours when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.
A degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain individual and department performance at established standards.
Supervise and direct work across four Production Supervisors and plant employees, allocating personnel to maximize efficiency.
Conduct compliance checks to ensure processes meet Unitex policies and procedures.
Implement learning and development initiatives to improve team performance.
Oversee plant health and safety operations and conduct investigations when necessary.
Develop productive relationships with customers at all levels of business.
Analyze operational processes and performance and implement improvements as needed.
Provide daily status, issue, highlight, and progress reports to meet senior expectations.
Consult with the team about introducing new concepts into company processes.
Address issues promptly and ensure production and productivity goals are achieved.
Administer HR duties, including payroll, weekly scheduling, employee relations, attendance, and performance management.
Check product quality and quantity to maintain a high level of customer service.