Assistant Plant Manager – Pallet Manufacturing

48forty Solutions

. Assist in managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results in safety, service, quality, and cost .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing plant operations, focusing on safety, quality, and cost control while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to develop and motivate staff, manage production schedules, and drive transportation efficiencies.

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Plant Operations ManagementSafety Performance ManagementPeople ManagementSupply Chain PracticesCost-Control Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingCompliance with OSHAP&L ManagementQuality Standards MaintenanceTransportation Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam MotivationDelegationTraining and Development

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal LawsPrivate Fleet ManagementWarehouse Supervision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results in safety, service, quality, and cost
Manage the work of all production employees
Oversee production and shipping schedules based on raw and finished goods availability
Provide hands-on leadership as a working manager
Directly manage employment decisions at the facility
Support plant administration and compliance with established policies
Partner with the Plant Manager on plant cost, yield performance, and overall P&L
Support and implement cost-control initiatives and process control
Review operations and local transportation activities for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, including OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, and FD
Drive safety improvements across the plant
Maintain quality and raw material utilization standards
Lead, motivate, delegate, and monitor plant staff
Assist with recruiting, training, and developing staff
Drive transportation efficiencies through scheduling, dispatch, and driver management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
3+ years in a plant/warehouse supervisory role
Familiarity with private fleet management/transportation is helpful
Expert people management capability including non-exempt production workforce
Experience managing safety performance and programs
Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics
Ability to work in extreme conditions including 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
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including eye protection, ear protection at several locations, and safety shoes
Close vision, distance vision, and color vision required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Holiday Pay
Daily Pay – Access to your earned wages before payday!
Referral Bonuses
Long-Term Career Advancement
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
401(k) Retirement Plan
Great Team Environment