Assistant Plant Manager – Pallet Manufacturing

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Assistant Plant Manager overseeing all operations at a pallet manufacturing facility. Responsible for production, safety, and staff management in achieving company goals.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $66,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

cost-control initiativesprocess controlsupply chain practicessafety performance managementtransportation schedulingdispatch managementpeople managementquality standardsraw material utilizationP&L management

Soft Skills

leadershipmotivationdelegationmonitoringrecruitingtraining and developmenthands-on managementcompliance supportcommunicationorganizational skills

Tools & Technologies

plant administration systemstransportation management systemsproduction scheduling softwaresafety management systemscompliance tracking toolsinventory management systemsquality control systemsfleet management toolsdispatch softwareperformance metrics tools

Industry Keywords

OSHADOLDOJEPAFDplant managementwarehouse supervisionproduction workforcelocal transportation compliancecost and yield performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the work of all production employees
Oversee production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods
Provide hands-on leadership as a working manager
Directly responsible for all employment decisions at the facility
Support plant administration to ensure compliance with established policies
Responsible, in consult with Plant Manager, for the cost and yield performance of the Plant in partnership with the overall P&L
Support and implement cost-control initiatives and process control within the Plant
Continually review operations activities, including local transportation activities to maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD)
Drive safety improvements across the Plant
Maintain critical quality and raw material utilization standards to maintain customer satisfaction and Plant profitability
Provide leadership to Plant staff and effectively motivate, delegate, and monitor their activities
Assist with recruiting and to train and develop all staff
Drive efficiencies through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, and driver management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
3+ years in a plant/warehouse supervisory role
Familiarity with private fleet management/transportation is helpful
Expert people management capability including non-exempt production workforce
Experience managing safety performance and programs
Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay – Access to your earned wages before payday!
Referral Bonuses
Long-Term Career Advancement
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
401(k) Retirement Plan
Great Team Environment