Assistant Plant Manager - Carrollton

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Carrollton, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the production department, strategy development, and providing functional direction to supervisors. The role has a strong focus on Continuous Improvement (CI), including leading improvement efforts that help deliver and sustain profitable growth. The position reports to the Plant Manager and leads approximately 8 direct reports and approximately 100 direct employees. The posting describes the position as based in Bellingham, Washington, although the title references Carrollton. The Assistant Plant Manager directs production and operations in alignment with business plans and company goals, works with the Plant Manager on site strategy and goals, and maintains a safe work environment. The role coordinates production plans and resources with functional area managers, evaluates results against production goals, and adjusts resources to support quality, output, and cost efficiency. It also leads CI initiatives and manages direct reports, including coaching, training, performance evaluation, staff development, and people-management decisions. The Assistant Plant Manager supports the Plant Manager and acts in that role during their absence. The work takes place in a typical office environment that is temperature controlled, adequately lit, and has moderate noise. The employee regularly stands, walks, sits, speaks and listens, uses hands to handle objects or controls, reaches, and stoops, kneels, or crouches; occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience directly supervising a manufacturing department, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in MS Office programs.
Proven track record of driving process improvement initiatives and achieving operational excellence.
Strong leadership and team-management skills, including the ability to motivate a diverse workforce.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Solid understanding of manufacturing principles, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Just-in-Time (JIT) methodologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Proactive mindset and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the seafood industry.

Responsibilities

Direct operations and production activities in accordance with Global Supply Chain’s business plan and the strategic goals of the company and business units.
Collaborate with the Plant Manager to set site strategy, vision, and short- and long-term plant goals.
Maintain a safe work environment, deliver organizational safety goals, and implement and follow the Trident Safety Program.
Direct and manage the overall production plan, including day-to-day operations involved in its implementation.
Collaborate with functional area managers to determine needs for materials, space, equipment, and personnel, and to develop processes, procedures, responsibilities, budgets, and cost constraints.
Evaluate performance against production goals and adjust personnel, equipment, and materials as needed to optimize production quality, quantity, and cost efficiency.
Initiate and ensure execution of Continuous Improvement activities, including TPS implementation, SCUBA initiatives, other Operational Excellence activities, and liaison work between the OpEx Team and plant improvement teams.
Manage direct reports by assigning work, coaching and training staff, setting goals, evaluating performance, planning staff development, and making or approving people-management decisions independently or with management and HR.
Work closely with the Plant Manager and assist as needed.
Act on behalf of the Plant Manager during their absence.
Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

Discretionary or performance-based incentives may be available to eligible full-time employees.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Optional HRA/HSA.
Telemedicine.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Long-term disability.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off; the initial benefit for full-time employees is 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience.
10 paid holidays each year.
Paid parental leave.
Commuter and transit programs.