Assistant Plant Manager Jobs in North Carolina

Job Title: Assistant Plant Manager, Mooresville, NC Company: Pactiv Corporation Location: Mooresville, NC Description: Responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned department(s), product line(s) or profit center(s) and teams in order to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications. Typically supervises 300+ employees including salaried, hourly and agency temps. Schedule, track, & monitor production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards. Maintain effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions. Develop, implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies. Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc. Provide feedback up and down the organization. Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety related problems, and lead investigations into safety related issues. Lead, design and implement continuous improvement processes. QUALIFICATIONS: BS/BA in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business with 8 years of manufacturing experience including 4 years of supervisory experience. LEAN experience a plus. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.

Job Title: Assistant Plant Manager Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: Arden Companies, a leading manufacturer and distributor of outdoor patio consumer products located in Sanford, NC has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Plant Manager. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for providing leadership and support on issues such as safety, staffing, production, inventory control and plant efficiencies. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: ? Assist the Plant Manager to ensure the plant is meeting production goals, inventory targets and that product shipments are on time, complete and correct. ? Ensure all products meet quality requirements, and oversee the quality assurance processes in the facility. ? Manage the functions of receiving, shipping, purchasing and production planning. ? Provide leadership and vision in the area of lean practices implementation. ? Provide leadership to ensure projects are completed on time and the team provides value to its customers. ? Manage records, communicate plant information and generate reporting, as requested by the Plant Manager and corporate headquarters. ? Work with the Plant Manager on staffing needs, including hiring and termination decisions, and ensure such practices conform to ethical and legal standards. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: ? Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing. Knowledge of process control, quality assurance and manufacturing applications in a production environment. ? Clear understanding of Purchasing, Customer Service, Quality Control, Human Resources, Receiving, Shipping and Warehouse operations and how they interact with each other. ? Strong analytical skills. Ability to prepare reports by compiling and summarizing data. ? Computer proficient with MS Office suite; Excel, Word and Power Point. Working knowledge of MS Access is strongly preferred. ? Thorough understanding of Bill-of-Material structures, labor operations, and overhead principles. ? Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - with all levels of the organization. EDUCATIONAL, LICENSING, OR SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: ? Bachelor?s Degree in business, engineering or technical discipline. ? Five years or more production management and / or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. ? Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required ? Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Arden Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Additional Arden Companies corporate information is available online at www.ardencompanies.com.