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 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in plant operations management, focusing on safety, quality, and cost efficiency while leading and developing production teams. Proficient in supply chain practices and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring optimal performance and employee satisfaction.

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Plant Operations ManagementPeople ManagementSafety Performance ManagementSupply Chain PracticesCost-Control Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingQuality Standards MaintenanceP&L ManagementTransportation ManagementProcess Control

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivationDelegationTraining and Development

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Industry Keywords

Plant OperationsWarehouse SupervisionPrivate Fleet ManagementCompliance with Federal and State LawsEmployee Recruitment

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 availability of raw and finished goods
Provide hands-on leadership as a working manager
Be directly responsible for all employment decisions at the facility
Support plant administration to ensure compliance with established policies
Partner with the Plant Manager on plant cost and yield performance and overall P&L
Support and implement cost-control initiatives and process control within the plant
Review operations activities, including local transportation activities, for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws
Drive safety improvements across the plant
Maintain critical quality and raw material utilization standards
Provide leadership to plant staff and motivate, delegate, and monitor activities
Assist with recruiting and train and develop staff
Drive efficiencies through transportation 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 elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
Ability to 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
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and color vision

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