Assistant Plant Manager

Addictive Desert Designs•Chandler, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Horsepower Automotive Group (HPAG) is seeking a hands-on Assistant Plant Manager to help lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at their Chandler, Arizona production facility. This is a floor-first leadership role for someone who thrives on solving problems in real time, building strong production teams, and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost. The Assistant Plant Manager will partner directly with the Plant Manager to set the production schedule, manage a team of 80+ associates through subordinate supervisors and leads, and turn KPI data into action across the shop floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) plus 5–7+ years of related manufacturing experience.
5+ years of proven managerial experience in a plant or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading a team of 80 or more employees.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Proven ability to read, analyze, and apply technical procedures and regulatory requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a “lead from the front” management style.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of fabrication or related industry experience.
Metal fabrication industry background strongly preferred.
CPR Certification and Advanced First Aid.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day production operations, spending the majority of your time on the plant floor.
Build the production schedule with cross-functional partners based on forecast and material availability.
Manage production crews, activities, and resources to consistently hit production goals.
Own uptime and work with the production manager on maintenance planning for production equipment.
Own the Quality Control process and evolve KPIs that measure team and individual performance.
Track and report production quality results weekly and actions taken to improve.
Drive measurable continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost and increase throughput, efficiency, and uptime.
Manage KPI performance across production hours, throughput, downtime, and efficiency.
Establish and maintain a safe, legally compliant workplace; enforce all corporate safety policies.
Ensure emergency, health, and safety equipment is tested and stocked on a regular schedule.
Ensure staff receive required training on job duties, policies, and applicable regulations.
Lead, coach, and develop subordinate supervisors, leads, and factory associates – a team of 80+.
Delegate clearly, set expectations, and monitor progress across all direct reports.
Partner with vendors and third-party suppliers to ensure reliable, cost-effective service.
Collaborate with other department heads to resolve cross-functional issues quickly.
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and transparency on the floor.