Assistant Plant Manager
Waterloo, IA
The Assistant Plant Manager will report to the Plant Manager and assist with the manufacturing and delivery of the burial vaults, ensuring that quantity and quality requirements are met.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assists Plant Manager with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff
- Oversees the daily workflow of the plant at the direction of the Plant Manager
- Assists Plant Manager to provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Assists Plant Manager to handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists Plant Manager with driving production quotas and schedules, ensuring inventory and shipment targets are met
- Assists Plant Manager to collaborate with purchasing department to verify, review, maintain, and report on materials and production inventories
- Facilitates and authorizes repairs or maintenance for production tools and equipment at the direction of the Plant Manager
- Identifies and recommends cost controls and other improvements to production process
- Oversees and able to perform all duties of the Concrete Manufacturer & Installer (will be taught while on the job)
- Oversees and able to perform all duties of the Manufacturing aspects of burial vault production (will be taught on the job)
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Proficient with various types software (Word, Excel)
- Valid driver’s license required; must have insurable driving record
Education and Experience:
- At least four years of related experience required
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and walking
- Occasional squatting, bending, and overhead work
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally
- Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances
- HSA
- FSA (medical)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- High Deductible Buffer
- 401(k) with match
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
EOE