48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our operations workforce is the heart and soul of our business. We are currently looking for an Assistant Plant Manager.

　　Summary

　　The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for assisting the General Manager in managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of safety, service, quality, and cost.

　　Manage the work of all production employees Oversee production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods Provide hands-on leadership as a working manager Directly responsible for all employment decisions at the facility Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies Responsible in consult with Plant Manager for the cost and yield performance of the Plant in partnership with the overall P&L Support and implement cost control initiatives and process control within the Plant Continually review operations activities, including local transportation activities to maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD) Drive safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the Plant Deliver best operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant Maintain critical quality and raw material utilization standards to maintain customer satisfaction and Plant profitability Ensure compliance through teamwork for all Standard Operating Procedures within the Plant Provide leadership to Plant staff and effectively motivate, delegate, and monitor their activities Assist with recruiting and to train and develop all staff Drive efficiencies through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, and driver management

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience 3+ years in a plant supervisory role Familiarity with private fleet management/transportation is helpful Strong customer focus orientation Expert people management capability including non-exempt production workforce Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally Experience managing safety performance and programs Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics

　　Work Environment

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time The employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach. The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes) Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision. Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination

　　Benefits

　　Competitive PayHoliday PayReferral BonusesLong-Term Career Advancement Great Team EnvironmentPTOFull-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

　　48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.