Assistant Plant Manager (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

About the role

Nutrition 101, headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions. We are seeking a Bilingual Assistant Plant Manager to help lead our manufacturing operation and support a dedicated team of fewer than 20 employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily management and coordination of plant operations.
• Direct and support the activities of an established production team.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure operational objectives are met.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production site, providing leadership, coaching, and guidance to employees.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Support employee training, development, and performance management efforts.
• Work closely with plant leadership to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and work to resolve them efficiently.
• Track productivity and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key communication link between management and production employees.
• Step into production roles when staffing shortages occur, absences arise, or additional hands are needed to meet customer demands.
• Lead by example through a strong work ethic and willingness to perform hands-on production work.

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial operations experience required.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing production priorities.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with standard business software.
• Ability to perform physical production work when required.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance and repairs using hand and specialized tools.
• Able to work around dairy products.
• Able to lift heavy objects (up to 40lbs repetitively) and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Able to stand and be on one's feet for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check.
• Reliable and accountable individual.
• Able to work independently and as a team.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading from the front, working alongside the crew, and ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.

Skills

Preferred attributes include a hands-on leadership style, highly visible and approachable with employees, strong sense of urgency and accountability, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed, and ability to earn the respect of production employees through active involvement and leadership by example.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary DOE + Performance-Based Bonuses.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Telemedicine for Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health.
• $25k Group Life & ADD + Voluntary Life for Self or Dependents.
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability.
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurances.
• 401k with up to 4% Company Match.
• Company Holidays & Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment.
• Referral Bonus.
• Employee Empowerment Program - We are all owners!

Pay

The salary for this position is $70k-$80k/Annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday + Weekend Coverage.