Description
Job description
"Join the Acme Brick Family"
Assistant Plant Manager/Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry. We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others. We operate in 13 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.
Summary
We are seeking a "best in class" Assistant Plant Manager/Superintendent to supervise and coordinates activities of associates in operating machinery to manufacture parts or products. Oversees the daily production of a plant or department. The ideal candidate has a natural ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come their way. You'll be a strong and reliable support to company operations, maintaining procedures, communication and customer service. Not only will your efforts allow us to achieve organizational efficiency, you will nurture the pleasant work environment our people love.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) This is a safety sensitive position.
• Manage and supervisor department/plant technical operations and resources
• Direct associates in adjusting machines and equipment to meet production schedules
• Analyzes and resolves work related problems or assist associates in solving work related problems
• Plans flow of materials throughout plant according to production schedules
• Interacts with other in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Ensures department and workplace safety in accordance with all Federal, State, Local and Acme Brick Company rules, policies and procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Manages subordinate associates. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a specific Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Skills and Experience Required for Success
• 3+ years of related experience
• Experience in a production environment
Competencies Required for Success
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Quality Focused
• Develop Others
• Relationship Building
Experience/Education
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
Safety Sensitive
Safety Sensitive means: (1) Any position involving a safety-sensitive function pursuant to federal regulations governing drug and alcohol testing adopted by the US Department of Transportation or any other rules, guidelines, or regulations adopted by any other federal or state agency; or (2) Any position designed in writing by the Company as a safety-sensitive position which includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others including, but not limited to, working with confidential information*, the operation or repair of a motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery or the supervision of an employee responsible for operating or repairing a motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery.
• in Arkansas only
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Employment Type: Full time