Job Requisition

JR21343

Worker Time Type

Full time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Shift

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Assistant Plant Manager (APM) assists the Plant Manager (PM) in providing leadership and management to plant operations including providing management oversight for the day-to-day operations and proper functioning of a plant to include Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, Maintenance , Sales, Environmental Health and Safety and Purchasing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The APM may be called upon to support the PM in the following ways:

 Participates in financial analysis and planning and tracks P&L metrics.

 Promotes a performance- driven and continuous-improvement environment for manufacturing operations; fostering innovation and creativity within the plant.

 Proactively seeks ways to improve KPJ's particularly decreasing CPU (cost per unit) and maintaining quality, efficiency and customer service.

 Evaluates manufacturing, production and logistics processes for improved efficiencies at assigned plant.

 Works with the Market Manager to provide insights on process improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery, production and cost reduction; gains approval, develops plans and leads the implementation.

 Manages all manufacturing and logistics related activities for assigned plant.

 Oversees production to ensure fulfillment of all customer orders.

 Ensures on-schedule and on-budget delivery.

 Assesses plant performance against operating plans and standards ensuring plant performance meets area goals and exceeds customer requirements.

 Maintain s the plant's PSM\RMP and HACCP programs.

 Maintains Preventive Maintenance program and makes updates as needed.

 Acts as Incident commander/responder in the event of Hazmat leak or spill.

 Emphasizes safety programs and initiatives and assures the highest standard of safety throughout the plant and distribution centers.

 Tracks and monitors safety metrics and communicates these metrics to plant staff.

 Investigates and reviews accidents and injuries with follow up as necessary ensuring timely and accurate documentation is completed.

 Manages staffing requirements for increased labor efficiencies to meet plant objectives.

 Establishes standards of performance including timely and accurate use of the performance management process to evaluate and communicate effectiveness and suggestions for development opportunities.

 Conducts staff meetings to communicate key information and ensures messages are cascaded down into the organization.

 Supervises, develops, and coaches supervisors at the plant. 2

 Works with management team to support employees on their growth and development and motivates employees to contribute at their full potential.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS

 Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

 Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

 Ability to work in an unfatigued state

 Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance

 Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory

 Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment

 Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms

 Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

 Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination and ability to rapidly respond to stimuli

 Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functions

 Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions

CONTACTS:

Internal: All department heads along with plant manager

External: All people incorporating customer relations

OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Excellent decision making abilities and judgment are required . Must be able to respond to non- routine situations with promptness and use of good judgment. This job is diverse and complex due to the number of duties and situations which must be handled.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

All levels of personnel at the plant

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 College degree preferred

 Minimum three (3) years' experience in ice business or related food production industry with an understanding of seasonal demands.

 4+ years of supervisory experience in a large manufacturing environment.

 Quick change environment experience preferred.

 Ability to work in a 24/7 environment.

 Knowledge of manufacturing and distribution capabilities, process improvements, root cause analysis, and computer skills .

 Project management or technical leadership experience preferred.

 Results oriented with a high level of organization and time management skills.

 Ability to develop and mentor resources.

 Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

 A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required to use company vehicle at times.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Conditions vary from normal office conditions to all areas inside and outside of plant. Exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations, electrical hazards, ammonia and heavy moving equipment. The job 3 requires working nights and weekends and on-call availability is expected. Ability to lift 40 lbs. The job requires excellent manual dexterity and the ability to think quickly under pressure.

Location

Oklahoma City

City:

Oklahoma City

State:

Oklahoma