Assistant Plant Manager - Suwanee GA

Description:

From our beginning in 1964,
Lift-All Company has grown to be the biggest and most well-known manufacturer of slings for overhead lifting and load securement products in North America. Our products are sold through industrial distributors and contractor supply houses in the US and abroad. We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager for our manufacturing plant located at 495 Horizon Dr, Suwanee, GA 30024.

• Responsible for performance of all manufacturing, material handling and quality control processes.
• Manage, monitor and improve the productivity of 40+ employees on multiple shifts to achieve efficiency goals.
• Lead plant safety program and reinforce a culture of continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop Group Leaders and subordinates to form a top tier team dedicated to achieving plant and company goals.

• Work with Plant Manager to implement plans to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Lead and manage change.
• Successfully mentor and develop a team.
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Conflict management.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to add value through continual improvement philosophy.

• 3 or more years’ experience leadership role in manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Business, Operations or Engineering from a 4-year university, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of ERP, MRP, in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• ISO or Lean implementation experience a plus.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Opportunity to make a difference.

Assist Plant Manager in operations of plant with primary responsibility for employee safety, production, quality control, material handling and human resource management of hourly personnel.

• Responsible for all aspects of plant operations including production management, staffing, labor allocation and quality control to ensure that customer’s needs are met on a daily basis.
• Ensures employees are properly trained to safely perform their job duties ensuring compliance with company safety program and procedures including OSHA, insurance guidelines and local regulations. Conducts monthly safety meetings and safety training and maintains proper documentation.
• Conducts production meetings with group leaders to assure plant efficiency goals are met, adherence to shipping schedules, identification of materials and equipment issues, and best deployment of plant personnel.
• Assists the Plant Manager in driving a culture of continuous improvement. This includes performing gemba walks, studying current manufacturing processes and plant layout using LEAN principles, and recommending specific improvements to the Plant Manager.
• Manages hourly personnel including hiring, scheduling, training, performance management, discipline and recommendations for promotion and termination.
• Responsible for efficient storage and timely movement of materials throughout the plant.
• Oversees equipment maintenance activities to ensure equipment functions at optimum levels and service is up to date.
• Maintains human resource files for plant employees. Resolves employee relations issues regarding policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…