Assistant Plant Manager at Ajulia Executive Search – Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #25955

Are you ready for a new management role in the manufacturing industry? This opportunity as an Assistant Plant Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Assistant Plant Manager role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Assistant Plant Manager is an important role and is ideal for someone who likes a fast-paced work environment where they can make an impact on the operation on a daily basis. This position could lead to the plant managers role in a few years.

As an Assistant Plant Manager, You Will:

• Lead and oversee scheduling, production, maintenance, shipping, and receiving teams, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Drive employee retention and development, building a strong, accountable workforce.
• Champion continuous process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational waste.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and fully operational, minimizing downtime and production disruptions.
• Enforce consistent execution of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and uphold ISO 9001:2015 safety and quality standards.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage plant purchasing costs, maintaining budget control and cost discipline.
• Approve production schedules to meet customer due dates while maximizing plant efficiency.
• Maintain accountability for achieving production volume and quality targets.
• Oversee accurate quoting of new production jobs and support profitability objectives.
• Ensure timely outbound shipments and loading efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with Inside Sales, Purchasing, Quality, and Shipping departments to align operations and customer expectations.

Skills/Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Steel Service Center or Metal Industry is preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role is preferred, but not required
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Strong customer focus
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits:

• 401(K)
• 401(K) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Salary: $90K

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

Job Id: 25955

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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