The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into highly quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. • Maintains an efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received. • Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end. • Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards. • Controls vendor pricing by comparing prices with value, service, and quality among competition. • Plans stock orders to minimize time and money spent on emergency ordering. • Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality. • Responsible for supervising job performance of maintenance and production personnel as well as all the maintenance duties of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw materials. • Keeps all maintenance work and associated records up to date. • Responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizes safety as top Company priority and conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings. • Conducts investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee. • Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. • 2-3 years of prior supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar operational environment. • 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in related areas preferred. • Previous rendering industry experience is preferred. • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. • Strong computer and basic math skills.