Assistant Plant Manager

MSI Express•Batavia, IL

3d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for leading Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions within the plant. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role ensures efficient production execution, optimal equipment performance, and effective oversight of material flow, inventory management, and supply chain coordination. The Assistant Plant Manager fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while ensuring alignment between production schedules, inventory requirements, and customer expectations. This position plays a key role in developing team capabilities, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting cross-functional initiatives that enhance overall site performance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Operations or Production Management.
Experience interacting with customers.
Experience leading and developing both salaried and hourly employees.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Effective leadership and delegation capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems.
Understanding of supply chain processes, material flow, and inventory control.
Experience managing and interpreting operational and inventory metrics.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Experience in supply chain or materials management preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead production, maintenance, and supply chain teams to achieve daily operational goals.
Partner with Supply Chain and customers to execute production schedules efficiently.
Monitor KPIs and production metrics to identify and address performance gaps.
Implement standard work, best practices, and quality-focused work instructions.
Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and ensure timely response to equipment issues.
Oversee supply chain operations including material planning, receiving, inventory control, and outbound flow.
Manage supply chain leadership roles and ensure effective staffing, training, and performance management.
Ensure accurate and timely material flow to support production requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve site performance and support business objectives.
Support infrastructure and maintenance needs across all functional departments.
Other duties as assigned.