A nationally recognized leader in industrial manufacturing, this organization operates across multiple sites and is renowned for its innovative practices, robust operational standards, and employee-first culture. The team fosters collaboration, professional development, and performance excellence-all within a stable and high-performing environment. With major investments in process optimization and infrastructure, this facility offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a skilled operations leader.
About the Role:
As the Assistant Plant Manager, you'll play a vital leadership role in optimizing plant performance, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring operational excellence across both production and maintenance functions. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of industrial manufacturing and a drive to improve systems, safety, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily plant operations with 65% focus on production and 35% on maintenance.
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs and outage planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve efficiency, safety, and cost performance.
Monitor KPIs and identify areas for operational improvements.
Manage departmental budgets and present cost-control strategies.
Champion workforce development, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
Act as a key decision-maker in plant-wide safety, quality, and production initiatives.
What You'll Bring:
10-15 years of industrial manufacturing experience, with 3-5+ years in a mid-management leadership role.
Proven background in operations, with added maintenance oversight.
Hands-on expertise with reliability programs, troubleshooting, and CMMS tools (JDE preferred).
Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical preferred; Mechanical or Operations Management considered).
Industry experience in beet sugar manufacturing, oil refining, pulp & paper, or petrochemicals.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Willingness to relocate and commit long-term to a leadership-intensive, on-site role.
Bilingual abilities a plus (English required for plant environment).
Why Join Us?
Work for an industry leader committed to operational excellence and innovation.
Direct impact on plant performance, team development, and strategic operations.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive relocation support, and strong bonus potential.
Opportunities for upward mobility across nearby plants.
Live in a beautiful, close-knit community within driving distance of Salt Lake City.
Additional Notes:
This is not a remote role. Candidates must be on-site daily and willing to work extended hours, including being on-call. Full relocation assistance is provided, including home sale support and temporary housing if needed. Only U.S.-based applicants eligible to work without sponsorship will be considered.