Assistant Plant Manager

Experience: A leading container manufacturer is looking to add an Assistant Plant Manager to their Central Louisiana site.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering is a required. A minimum of three years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in a high speed environment. Excellent communication and relationship building experience. Proven ability to motivate, coach and train a team. Ability to meet and exceed profitability objectives. Hands-on working knowledge of the production manufacturing process. Self directed and the ability to make decisions using sound analytical and business judgement. Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement. Meet and exceed our customer's requirements for quality and on-time delivery.Description: The Assistant Plant Manager will have responsibility for daily production and work activity of the salaried and hourly teams.  Approximately 80% of the job duties are expected to be performed on the plant floor and the Asst. Plant Manager will function as the key technical and business resource in the area of system operations and production requirements.  Take the lead on special projects and process improvement projects that will be taking place throughout the year at the facility.  One of biggest pieces of this position is being responsible for the development of the salaried and hourly team and promoting a team environment in which teamwork and innovation are used to solve problems. Company: The organization is a global plastics manufacturer with 13 US facilities and 7 global locations.They are a company of unlimited possibilities at the forefront of an industry with unparalleled potential.To maintain our industry leadership position we must continue to expand the boundaries of creativity and technology, stay focused on consumer trends and invest in talented people. The company has created a culture where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. But success requires a dedication to teamwork and open communication that can only exist in an environment where you have the freedom and encouragement to reach your full potential.If you are seeking and exciting new challenge and possess the experience and skill set listed, please apply online for consideration.  Thank you for your interest. Please visit our website at www.mriweb.com for additional opportunities. MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: Statewide, LA JOB CATEGORY: Manufacturing/Production/Operations TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: 10765-MLA COMPANY: MRINetwork CONTACT NAME: Melanie Allison PHONE: 317-773-4323 EMAIL: Apply by Email