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.