The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into highly quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Maintains an efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end.
Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards.
Controls vendor pricing by comparing prices with value, service, and quality among competition.
Plans stock orders to minimize time and money spent on emergency ordering.
Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality.
Responsible for supervising job performance of maintenance and production personnel as well as all the maintenance duties of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw materials.
Keeps all maintenance work and associated records up to date.
Responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizes safety as top Company priority and conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings.
Conducts investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
2-3 years of prior supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.
3+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related areas preferred.
Previous rendering industry experience is preferred.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Strong computer and basic math skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work may involve exposure to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and industrial environments.
May occasionally be exposed to biohazards, chemicals, electrical hazards, and potentially dangerous equipment.
Requires the ability to move throughout office and work areas, use computers and other equipment, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb ladders.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
Occasional travel to offsite locations may be required.

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

Constantly - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
Occasionally - Exposed to biohazardous conditions
Occasionally - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
Occasionally - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
Occasionally - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
Occasionally - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

Occasionally - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
Frequently - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
Occasionally - Must be able to position oneself to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
Occasionally - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
Constantly - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

Occasionally - Lift up to 50 pounds

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