ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER

We are working with a well-established (over 100 years) leading designer, marketer, and manufacturer of innovative textiles for medical and consumer markets. The company manufacturers medical textile solutions that promote mobility, protection, and comfort. ISO 13485 Certified with multiple US locations and part of a global organization with numerous patents and brands for kids and adults. Due to growth and succession planning, the company is looking for an Assistant Plant Manager for their Southern North Carolina facility - east of Charlotte and west of Fayetteville, NC. Duties/Responsibilities: Effectively manage and mentor plant personnel in the Knitting and Sewing departments, including Supervisors and Leads in these areas, with additional involvement and mentoring throughout the entire plant, as required Work with the Plant Manager in implementing training, outlining expectations & providing timely employee feedback on performance Play a key leadership role in the implementation of plant initiatives Help drive a culture of continuous improvement through the training, use and implementation of Lean Methodologies and Six Sigma Work with the Plant Manager, Production Planning & Production Managers on production leveling and daily production flow Work with the Plant Manager in estimating machine and manpower capacity, production times and staffing requirements Work directly with Quality Management in supporting the Company’s ISO 13485 registration and overall Quality system, including actively participating and supporting the ISO process and all FDA requirements Responsible for establishing and managing the budget for areas of responsibility Responsible for all department personnel, including but not limited to, direct involvement in the interview process, review process and timely feedback to associates, including timely disciplinary action to improve performance when required, and advancement and promotion of associates Provide direction to Supervisors and Leads, and all Knitting and Sewing department personnel, to include prioritization of work, quality related issues, priority of machines and other items as they arise Maintain attendance records Responsible for product quality, accuracy and completion of work according to due dates & priorities Hold daily department meetings to discuss quality and product related issues.