Assistant Plant Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary:

The Assistant Plant Manager partners closely with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and distribution teams to drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a key leadership role in developing team members, strengthening Service Wire’s safety-first culture, and supporting plant-wide performance goals.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Promote a safety-first culture by leading by example and ensuring safe work practices across all departments
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and industry standards
• Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation
• Ensure plant maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Maintain active role on internal continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance
• Assist the Plant Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery (OTD), and Cost objectives
• Coordinate production activities to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of manufacturing schedules
• Monitor production performance and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime
• Work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve operational issues and maximize equipment uptime
• Support implementation of standard operating procedures and best practices across manufacturing processes
• Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements
• Support warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure timely delivery and inventory accuracy
• Coordinate with supply chain and procurement teams to align production schedules with material availability
• Help improve order fulfillment processes and on-time delivery performance
• Support production planning and prioritization to meet customer demands
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to supervisors, operators, and plant personnel
• Promote employee engagement and teamwork across manufacturing and distribution functions
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Communicate Service Wire goals, expectations, and performance metrics to team members
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency
• Participate in production meetings and review key performance indicators
• Support quality management systems and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to plant operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, purchasing, and engineering
• Other duties as assign

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field preferred
• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Experience in continuous improvement processes or manufacturing plant operations
• Strong team development skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and operational best practices
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• In-person attendance is required
• May require occasional extended hours based on business needs