Assistant Plant Manager Summary

Assistant Plant Manager job opening in Detroit. A manufacturer of plastic components for a range of applications is currently seeking job candidates for an assistant plant manager position Detroit. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking motivated leaders for this assistant plant manager job opportunity in the Detroit area. This job is a great opportunity for manufacturing professionals seeking a job with growth potential. This job offers competitive compensation as well as benefits.

Detroit Assistant Plant Manager Overview:

The Detroit Assistant plant manager will partner with the plant manager to implement practices and policies in the manufacturing facility to reach company goals. The assistant plant manager will also be tasked with ensuring staffing requirements are met while planning for adequate succession. The Detroit Assistant Plant Manager will additionally coordinate with leaders across departments in the facility to ensure manufacturing and customer requirements are met.

Detroit Assistant Plant Manager Job Opening

The Detroit Assistant Plant Manager will take part in the hiring process for manufacturing personnel based on company guideline.
Assist in planning the plant layout in order to maximize manufacturing efficiency.
Ensure staff are knowledgeable of company policy and take disciplinary action when policies are violated.
The Detroit Assistant Plant Manager will assist in implementing policies to reach department goals and objectives.
Assign work to staff to evenly distribute workload and meet requirements on time.
With the plant manager, develop manufacturing objectives and goals for the long and short term.
With the plant manager, research and establish key metrics to measure cost and profit margins.
Once key metrics are established, the Detroit Assistant Plant Manager will monitor those metrics and implement changes when the metrics drop below acceptable levels.
Work with staff to identify and implement changes when non-conformances occur.
Perform reviews of employee performance after the first thirty days and annually.
Ensure staff is adequately trained.

Assistant Plant Manager (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:

A four year degree in business or a related field from an accredited university.
At least five years of experience in a leadership role at a manufacturing facility.
Familiarity with injection molding and quality standards for plastic parts.
Proven leadership ability.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to utilize Microsoft office and other business software.

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