Assistant Plant Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Assistant Plant Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Implement continuous plant improvements for increased productivity and scrap reduction;
- Implement cost reduction initiatives to minimize plant and labor expenditures;
- Maintain work area clean, safe and organized for workers;
- Determine resource requirements, work allocation and production deadlines to achieve production objectives;
- Ensure plant compliance with company policies and government regulations;
- Ensure materials, supplies and equipment are readily and continuously available for workers to carry out production process;
- Schedule and supervise plant operations to meet production requirements in timely and cost-effective manner;
- Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of plant equipment to prevent machine downtime;
- Provide training and guidance to workers to meet performance standards;
- Set overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations;
- Coordinate with Plant Manager in resolving plant issues in a timely manner;
- Assist Plant Manager in organizing and managing day-to-day activities for plant operations;
- Optimize plant operations to meet quality and production standards;
- Manage a team of workers in achieving daily production goals.
Requirements:
- B.Tech or other printing/manufacturing related degree, or equivalent work experience;
- Proven ability to oversee plant operations, maintenance, policies, procedures & production goals;
- Proven managerial experience and work experience as an assistant plant manager;
- Detail oriented and have the ability to work within a fast paced environment;
- Technically sound in the following areas: sheetfed and web printing, digital sheetfed and web printing, binding, stitching and inserting equipment;
- Excellent skills in short and long term planning for labor, materials, equipment capacities, and overall facility capacities;
- Strong leadership skills, dedication to build a strong team and have excellent communication and organizational skills.