Assistant Plant Manager

Job Description

Assistant Plant Manager

Department: Operations

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant Plant Manager supports the Plant Manager in leading daily plant operations to achieve production, safety, quality, and cost objectives. This role provides hands-on leadership in a chemical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while driving operational efficiency, team performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

Oversee daily production activities including batching, blending, and liquid filling operations

Ensure production schedules are met whilemaintainingefficiency, quality, and safety standards

Monitor and improve key performance metrics (e.g., throughput, yield, downtime, labor efficiency)

Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinatetimelyresolution

Leadership & Workforce Management

Directly supervise production personnel and frontline supervisors

Train, coach, and develop employees to improve performance and engagement

Address employee relationsmattersin partnership with HR in a consistent and compliant manner

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to all applicable safety and environmental regulations, including:

OSHA standards (including Hazard Communication and Process Safety Management, if applicable)

EPA and state environmental regulations (waste handling, emissions, chemical storage)

Enforce plant safety policies and lead by example in safe work practices

Conduct or support safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions

Ensure proper use of PPE and safe chemical handling procedures

Quality & Process Control

Partner with Quality to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements

Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch documentation accuracy

Identifyand implement corrective actions for quality deviations

Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Coordination

Identifyand implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to support plant objectives

Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment andtimelyissue resolution

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct supervision of production employees and supervisors

Responsibility for performance management, training, discipline, and workforce development

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry,Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing (batching and/or liquid filling)

Forklift, RCRA, and TEXAS Hazardous waste certificationspreferredbut notrequired.

Shipping and Receiving management experiencepreferred.

Strong working knowledge of industrial equipment and production processes

Proficiencywith Microsoft Applications.

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and chemical handling regulations

Physical Demands

Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting (up to50lbs)

Must be able to safely work in a manufacturing environment with chemical exposure risks

Requires use of hands, tools, and equipment

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to:

Chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles

Noise, temperature variations, and industrial equipment

PPE required in designated areas

Full-time