Assistant. Plant Manager

Company Overview

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. We offer an entrepreneurial full-service Tier One supplier environment with a focus on innovation and teamwork.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision care
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match

• Support the Plant Manager in planning, organizing, and directing all plant activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and established safe work practices; report all unsafe conditions or behaviors to the Plant Manager and/or EHS Manager.
• Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise, manage, and develop employees, including performance management, coaching, and disciplinary processes in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to maintain optimal production flow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production metrics to ensure that targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved.
• Assist in evaluating equipment capacity and performance; recommend and implement improvements to meet monthly and long‑term production goals.
• Maintain accurate departmental records, ensuring compliance with company retention and destruction policies.
• Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager regarding plant performance, personnel issues, production schedules, and operational challenges.
• Drive proactive initiatives to achieve departmental and company objectives, including cost reduction, efficiency gains, and workforce engagement.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive industry and a unionized facility.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with hourly and salaried employees, including union representatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of analyzing and presenting operational data.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, problem‑solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, or a related field.