Assistant Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and champion Zero Harm and Zero Waste initiatives and culture across all plant operations and personnel
• Ensures all employees abide by Life Saving Rules and SH&E policies while performing tasks resulting in a quality product to customer specifications.
• Responsible for the daily operations of the plant with a primary emphasis on safety, health and environmental compliance, financial and production performance, and training and development of employees
• Responsible for working with the sales and logistics team to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Maintain Koppers product inventories.
• Provide oversight of the Quality Assurance Program ensuring we maintain Koppers, customer and ISO90001 requirements.
• Obtain and maintain a state pesticide applicator license and pass the test for General Applicator and Wood Preservation
• Must step-in and complete subordinates' work when they are on leave and support the equipment maintenance effort as needed. Anticipate being available for the weekend overtime rotation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, ongoing support of the facility on-the-job (OJT) training program.
• Be available to respond to nighttime call-outs as needed
• Perform other duties needed to maintain the operation of the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Wood Science, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required; 5 years of supervisory experience in a wood treating facility preferred.
• Zero Harm awareness
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Must be a team player with the ability to set priorities, analyze problems, work independently, and manage time effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products