About Us: Imagineering Finishing Technologies is a leading metal finishing company dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. The Imagineering brand is globally acknowledged as the KnowledgeSource™ for Metal Finishing. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and a positive workplace culture.

Summary:

The Assistant Plant Manager at Imagineering Enterprises, Inc, has the functional responsibility for Assisting the Plant Manager in the Daily operations, and works directly with department coordinators to ensure all systems and procedures and schedules are being followed. They will also assist with Scheduling when needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Schedules overtime when authorized, as customer requires
• Ensure shop cleanliness at all times
• Ensuring daily Coordinator and assistant plant manager check list are complete each day.
• Ensuring employee performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner
• Monitors Shop Dispatch/Load and communicates with other coordinators to prioritize jobs to meet customer requirements, and to maintain smooth and efficient work flow
• Support Production Scheduling to determine due dates when customer required lead time is less than our standard lead time
• Assisting the Technical Sales departing by providing input on quotes if needed, technical advice and support, on-site visits to customers, and through participation in other sales-related functions
• Support Quality Technicians in developing efficient processing methods
• Effectively works and communicates with cross-functional departments including but not limited to EHS, Maintenance, Sales, and Quality
• Continuous improvement of various techniques performed within the duties of all production department to improve productivity, efficiency, and the cost-effectiveness of the process
• Continuous performance of administrative tasks associated with all production departments, including processing (and maintenance if required) of any records generated from these tasks
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists Plant Manager with interviews, hires, and training of new staff
• Assists with the daily workflow of the facility
• Addressing performance related issues with the production team such as, attendance, punctuality, scanning, and job performance issues
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Ensure team is following all company policies, procedures, and IFT’s standards
• Mentoring team members to recognize and remove bottlenecks by re-allocating people and equipment as necessary to meet corporate objectives
• Actively looks for opportunities to develop employees and promote from within
• Manages by facts and objective evidence
• Creating goals for individual team members to ensure IFT is maximizing their potential
• Assists Plant Manager with discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Technical ability
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to have constructive or difficult conversations with employees
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Management, or related field highly preferred. Proven experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

At least four years of related experience required.

Job Level

Intermediate. Although some requirements of the job can be considered routine, many aspects require good judgment and decision-making skills. Reports to the Plant Manager

Job Complexity

Assignments are moderately complex in nature, primarily due to our changing customer demands, and “job shop” processes.

Supervision

Normally receives no instructions on routine work, and general instructions on new assignments.

Continuing Education

The individual is required to complete at least 24 hours of job related training per year. This may be accomplished through Internal Training Systems, University-level courses, seminars, continuing education courses, or as approved by the Executive Management Committee.

Travel

Local and overnight travel may be required occasionally.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HDHP Plans with Company contribution to H.S.A.
• Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Company paid life insurance with AD&D
• Company paid short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life with AD&D for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness plans
• 401(k) matching program
• Flexible schedules, generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays
• Company outings
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation

The wage range for this role reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Imagineering Finishing Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000-$85,000.

Disclaimer: This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Imagineering Finishing Technologies reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Imagineering Finishing Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need alternative methods of applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our People team at HR@iftww.com or call 800-207-2516 for assistance with an accommodation.