Assistant Plant Manager

SAVING OUR WORLD ONE PACKAGE AT A TIME

EPE is a Total Packaging Solutions Company and the industry leader in providing environmentally advanced packaging designs and JIT manufacturing support to companies worldwide. With more than 70 manufacturing and design centers located around the world, and over 2400 employees worldwide, EPE can provide real-time packaging solutions and value-added services for every product's requirements. We are committed to providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to our customers at the lowest possible cost and least environmental impact.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an Assistant Plant Manager with excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, decision-making, time management, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is someone who can maximize productivity, effectiveness, safety, and quality while also leading and motivating a well-trained team. Bring you're A-game to help us save the world, one package at a time!

What you will do:

• Provide expertise in the repair, maintenance, installation, and enhancement of machinery and equipment while ensuring that equipment capacity is maximized
• Troubleshoot to diagnose problems, repairs, and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ensure equipment is in a safe and working condition and utilize the Lock-Out Tag-Out program
• Plan, organize, and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations to attain the most effective return on assets
• Assist in plans and processes, which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of labor, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
• Collaborates with the operations team to ensure workflow and plant layout is efficient
• Facilitate and assist with the implementation of manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility sets the standard in excellence for service and quality
• Establish team and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem-solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis
• Encourage the use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem-solving
• Leads safety committee and initiatives by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
• Foster a continual learning environment whereby employees maintain essential skills and are challenged to learn the latest in techniques and processes
• Responsible for training all plant employees regularly to ensure appropriate knowledge of employee skills and behaviors to assist in conducting adequate performance appraisals
• Works with the Plant Manager and Human Resources to ensure consistent and fair disciplinary actions and clearly communication expectations
• Fill in where required on the production line, operating the forklift, or driving the delivery truck
• Supports and complies with all company policies and safety requirements
• Provides important key metrics, data points, and financial information to support plant financial reporting requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• 3-5 years of experience managing manufacturing plants in packaging/technology industry
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a balance of education and experience
• Mechanically inclined with experience troubleshooting technical equipment
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles and practices required
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs required
• Experience with ERP systems
• Fork truck experience and prior certification

Benefits we offer:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid sick and paid vacation time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 401k with company match

EPE USA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.