Assistant Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Establish operational objectives for production in the areas of quality, safety, productivity, and cost while seeking continuous improvement in all areas.
• Work closely with senior management to develop short- and long-term facility strategy to maximize resources and capacity to support overall organization objectives.
• Review and monitor results of operational measures to identify areas of success and areas of opportunity to control production efficiency, variances, waste, labor expense and other indicators of profitability.
• Develop solutions to identified areas of opportunities, seeking approval from senior management where appropriate based on existing policy and authorization limits, and manage solution implementations.
• Provide reporting managers with the information, training, direction, guidance, and resources necessary to accomplish established individual, department, and company objectives.
• Continuously monitor progress and results, providing direct reports with corrective action or re-direction, as necessary.
• Ensure plant compliance with, and adherence to, laws and regulations governing safety, environment, employment, food safety, and other applicable areas of compliance.
• Serve as liaison between the organization and the government agency during audits, investigations, or other contact as applicable.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, products, and systems by providing information, ideas, and recommendations based on knowledge and experience in production.
• Work with new and potential customers during presentations, tours, and reviews by providing expertise in the area of facility operations.
• Represent the company in collective bargaining activities, including negotiations and grievances, and serve as a liaison between the union and the company.
• Ensure that the plant is staffed to meet operational needs and develop leadership performance expectations either through training and development or performance management.
• Manage direct reports to include selection, compensation, training and development, performance management, and termination.

Experiences & Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Must be dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, able to follow directions, able to work under minimal supervision.
• May be required to work weekends and extended days.
• May be required relocation to other OSI facilities for multi plant experience.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Compensation/Benefits

• The base salary for this position ranges from a low of $127,720 to a maximum of $191,580, with offers typically between the low and middle of the range, based on education, skills, experience and internal equity among other factors.
• This role is also eligible for the company car program (including a car allowance and company paid fuel) and to participate in the company annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.