Job Overview The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for all Manufacturing, Packaging, Inventory, and Distribution operations as well as manufacturing support functions: Engineering, Quality and Maintenance. Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and establishing good working relationships. Job Responsibilities • Manage and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures that produce products that meet quality, cost, volume and service criteria and objectives. • Initiate plans and processes, which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of employees, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. • Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations. • Foster an environment where safety and quality are high priorities. • Work closely with functional departments to ensure coordination between sales, customer service, loading, shipping, purchasing, receiving and finance. • Maintain individual skills, keeping up to date with latest production, technological changes and production management • Develop employees by establish, manage and maintain a well-trained and motivated staff. • All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. • Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in business or technical field or commensurate experience. • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or more. • 5 years of experience of managerial experience or more. • Energetic, creative, self-directed manager with high level of integrity. • Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential. • In depth understanding of all areas of operations management. • Ability to administer a proactive management approach. • Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills. • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Preferred Education and Experience • MBA or Masters in a related field. • Bachelor's degree in a food science/technology or engineering field. • 10 years of food, dairy and/or packaging experience or more. • SQF experience. • SAP experience. • MES experience. Working Conditions • Work is performed in an office setting. • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.