Job Details

About the Company:

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.