Assistant Plant Manager

Company: LKQ
Location: Ontario
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Responsible for the day-to-day performance of all departments in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing this facility, and as maybe directed by the Plant Manager to assure that the plant is run in a safe, efficient, and proper manner.

Essential Job Duties:
Oversee all depts. pertaining to production, sales, administrative, and distribution and
make recommendations as needed
Involved in managing human resources for all depts. by hiring, terminating, and reassigning
as required in addition to scheduling for coverage
Interact with customers for better service needs and implement changes approved by the Plant Manager accordingly.
Help to formulate procedural changes to ensure correct handling of products and services.
Oversee quality control and recommend and implement changes as necessary.
Participate and/or facilitate monthly plant safety meetings.
Administer disciplinary action as necessary.
Help maintain communication within the plant, Region, and company networks
Acting Plant Manager in absence of Plant Manager.
Other duties as required.

Education & Experience:
High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent required. Minimum of 5 years experience in the Transportation Industry preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrate interest and knowledge of autos/trucks; maintain organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks; possess ability to manage numerous employees to meet budgeted objectives for specific location; be able to work in a fast-paced environment with decision-making and negotiating skills; implement effective
oral and written communication skills.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle objects and
tools; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move light to moderate weight. The employee is occasionally required to operate equipment like forklifts. Sporadic to frequent travel, including flying to other plants in the U.S., possibly overseas, and driving a company or rental automobile four (4) to six (6) hours as needed. The noise level and temperature in the office is usually moderate, but it is required to walk by the facility and dismantling area where the noise could be high.

Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k with Generous Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

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