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Assistant Plant Manager

Company
locationChampaign County, IL, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Manufacturing
Full Time

Job Description

As the right hand to the Plant Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the facility — from optimizing production and maintaining safety standards to developing team talent and improving processes.

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee daily operations to ensure safety, compliance, and production excellence.
  • Act as the link between management and the production floor, ensuring goals and expectations are clear and aligned.
  • Manage production schedules and help keep projects on track, maintaining the highest quality standards.
  • Lead, coach, and support production leads and operators to drive results and engagement.
  • Champion workplace safety and operational cleanliness, maintaining OSHA compliance and company standards.
  • Track and analyze KPIs, support root cause investigations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with maintenance and quality teams to ensure optimal equipment performance and AHRI700 certification standards.
  • Help onboard, cross-train, and develop employees to build a strong, flexible workforce.
  • Step in for the Plant Manager as needed and support audits, safety meetings, and compliance reporting.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
  • 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing, production, or chemical-handling environment.
  • Experience with refrigerants, compressed gases, or regulated chemicals is a strong advantage.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification required (Green Belt or higher preferred).
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality control, and manufacturing safety standards.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a hands-on approach to leadership.
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