Assistant Plant Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

· Assists the Plant Manager with the over-all supervision of departmental personnel, general plant operation and maintenance to achieve the production objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts the daily inspection of all machinery and equipment, making sure that these are in good running condition.Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of the maintenance personnel in coordination with the Plant manager.Requests and makes follow-up, if necessary, the outsourced technical services and additional tools needed by the maintenance section.Reports machines/equipment failure and status of the machine/equipment maintenance work to the Plant Manager.Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day to day operations to exceed our customers' expectations.Coordinate with the Plant Manager in resolving plant issues in a timely manner.Review all production orders and processing schedules and make critical decisions about workflow strategies to ensure customers receive goods on time.Develop, implement and track quality control systems, utilizing feedback to reduce scrap and waste through employee education and other efficiency improvementSet and monitor product standards by implementing testing proceduresPerform all other duties that may be required from time to time. JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Proven experience in working as Assistant Plant Manager or Plant Supervisor (at least 3 years) preferably in a food manufacturing setting.Strong aptitude on root cause analysis and troubleshooting operational problemsExcellent verbal and communication skills.Be knowledgeable on safety, quality, productivity and inventory processes.Strong team building, decision making and people management skillsBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any related course.