Assistant Plant Manager presso SME, Industries

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for the Safety, Quality, and Productivity of each Production and Parts Lead and all Production employees in and assigned to the shop or area per designated shift. They are responsible to ensure all Safety matters, Production schedules, and company policies and communications are implemented and followed as effectively as possible and in a timely manner. The Assistant Plant Manager is also responsible to plan and verify that the proper procedures for fabrication, and processing of product materials are completed within all expectations, quality parameters and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following; other duties may be assigned. 

• Verify all departmental Safety Guidelines, Procedures, and PPE requirements are met and in use at all times. 

• Recognize and addresses safety hazards in all process applications.
• Attend meetings and enable communications between Management, leads, and employees.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe work environment.
• Oversee the production process following the outlined production schedule.
• Ensure efficiency and production performance goals are met and/or exceeded.
• Supervise, train, mentor, existing employees in alignment with Production Manager initiatives.
• Document and report project progress and/or deviations. Demonstrate the ability to direct and supervise employees through the production process.
• Identify potential machinery issues within fabrication and ensure proper procedures are followed for optimal performance.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by SME Management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises production and parts leads and shop floor employees
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. 

• Prefer Highschool Diploma/GED, or equivalent additional training, Previous Supervisory and/or 5+ years of relative department process experience.
• Must be Self-Motivated, independent, and conduct all company matters in a professional and ethical manner on or off company property.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing to subordinates, co-workers, Inspectors, Maintenance personnel, and upper Management.
• Must be Punctual, Dependable, Adaptable, and mature enough to safely lead, advise, and manage a team of individual employees to the successful completion of each project.
• Knowledgeable of OSHA Standards, manufacturing practices, and applicable codes (AISC, AWS, ASTM, IBC, etc.)
• Must be able to plan and set priorities, identify, and address issues, and meet deadlines keeping project objectives within allotted budget hours.
• Strong technical skills per department specialty and a clear understanding of Shop and/or Engineered plans, drawings, and standards where applicable.
• OSHA 30 Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work for extended hours in a physically demanding environment.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus

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.

• Frequently exposed to hot/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and extreme hot/cold conditions
• Occasionally exposed to extreme outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud

EEO

SME, Industries is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.