Assistant Manufacturing ManagerThe Assistant Manufacturing Manager in manufacturing plays a key supporting leadership role, helping the Manufacturing Manager run day-to-day operations efficiently while meeting production, safety, and business goals. This position is responsible for assisting and ensuring that all quality and production requirements are met by supervising daily operations, building and maintaining an effective supervisory team and analyzing operations on a continual basis to improve costs, quality, service, and capacity utilization. The Assistant Plant Manager seeks to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations while consistently meeting production needs and requirements.
This position indirectly supports other functional leaders in Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, and works closely with Finance and Human Resources.Essential Job FunctionsDirect and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency targetsLead, coach, and evaluate supervisors and production employeesSupport hiring, onboarding, and training initiativesEnforce safety policies and proceduresMonitor compliance with regulatory standards and lead corrective actions when neededTrack key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiencyIdentify process inefficiencies and implement improvements (Lean manufacturing, waste reduction, etc.)Collaborate with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve issues and improve operationsAssist in controlling labor, materials, and operational expensesTroubleshoot production problems and implement timely solutions to minimize downtimeEnsure products meet company and customer quality requirementsServe as backup to the Plant Manager and help execute strategic initiativesAdditional ResponsibilitiesProvide guidance and direction to staff including hiring, disciplinary action, staff development, goal formulation, and performance reviewAssist with special projects and other duties as assignedStrong Strategy Deployment Skills and Financial AccumulationScopeThis role supports full plant operations, including production, safety, quality, and staffing. The Assistant Manufacturing Manager supervises frontline leadership, contributes to budget management, and drives continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with company goals.Responsible for managing 5+ salaried and salaried non-exempt supervisors directly and approximately 180+ hourly teammates (= $2.6 mm in wages)24-hour accountability for the site and $115 mm in shipped units produced at the facilityEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in business, Management, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, including minimum 5 years in a management role, with a quantifiable record of accomplishmentsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and BehaviorsStrong mechanical, technical, and analytical ability, including strong problem-solving skills and solid judgmentStrong mathematical, written, and oral communication skillsExperience in Quality Assurance, Total Quality Management, Hazard Analysis Control Critical Process, and SafetyThorough working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and demonstrated experience in implementing process improvementsComplete understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocationStrong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to make decisions under pressureInterpersonal skills with all external and internal customers - displays passion and optimism, conflict resolution, professionalism, confidentiality, timely and appropriate response to questions or complaints, seek feedback and consensus, when possible, meet commitments, create team building, identifies and supports efforts to succeedPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsThis role requires frequent presence on the production floor, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting to 50 lbs. The work environment includes exposure to industrial machinery, noise, and varying temperatures, with required use of PPE.
Flexibility in schedule is necessary to support plant operations. Work performed in a manufacturing/industrial environment with exposure to: Machinery and moving equipment Noise, dust, fumes, or varying temperatures (hot/cold) Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, and hearing protection May involve working around hazardous materials or chemicals This is not a remote position: remote work may be performed when approved by leadership.Total Rewards and BenefitsCompetitive SalaryMedical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life InsuranceMatching 401(k) ContributionHealth Savings AccountUp to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)12 Paid HolidaysAnnual Bonus EligibilityEducational ReimbursementMatching Gift ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran