Assistant Plant manger

CSP
Huntington; New York, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Team Lead
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • optimized production flow
  • reduced downtime
  • improved workforce engagement
Typical background
manufacturing managementlean manufacturing

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from plant manager
  • Coming from operations manager

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipCross-functional Team ManagementLean ManufacturingProblem-solvingContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeERP System Integration

Preferred

Unionized Facility ManagementAutomotive Industry Experience

Stack & domain

LeadershipManufacturingLean Manufacturing PrinciplesProblem-solving MethodologiesContinuous Improvement ToolsMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelWordPowerpointOutlookOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementBuilding Positive Relationships

About the role

Original posting from CSP

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

  • Support the Plant Manager in planning, organizing, and directing all plant activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and established safe work practices; report all unsafe conditions or behaviors to the Plant Manager and/or EHS Manager.
  • Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Supervise, manage, and develop employees, including performance management, coaching, and disciplinary processes in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  • Coordinate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to maintain optimal production flow and minimize downtime.
  • Monitor production metrics to ensure that targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved.
  • Assist in evaluating equipment capacity and performance; recommend and implement improvements to meet monthly and long-term production goals.
  • Maintain accurate departmental records, ensuring compliance with company retention and destruction policies.
  • Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager regarding plant performance, personnel issues, production schedules, and operational challenges.
  • Drive proactive initiatives to achieve departmental and company objectives, including cost reduction, efficiency gains, and workforce engagement.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive industry and a unionized facility.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with hourly and salaried employees, including union representatives.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of analyzing and presenting operational data.
  • Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.

Education:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Source: CSP careers

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