Assistant Plant Manager

Devenish Nutrition LLC • Thomson, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for routine quality, warehousing, safety and manufacturing functions as well as assisting the plant manager with staffing, training and scheduling operations. This position requires knowledge of feed manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 65+ pounds as necessary to complete task such as order picking, loading trucks and quality testing.
• Forklift operation on a routine basis, loading and unloading trucks, warehousing functions.
• Able to climb steps, ladders at varying heights in and on the mill structure.
• Any other specific and relevant requests as deemed necessary by Devenish Management.
• General knowledge of warehousing, shipping/receiving, production processes
• Computer operations skills
• Desire to learn and follow company policies and procedures
• Self-motivation, positive communication skills and a desire to work as part of a team to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Any other specific and relevant requests as deemed necessary by Devenish Management.

Nice To Haves

• Animal feed or premix knowledge is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager with daily operations – manage and direct production employees.
• Inventory counting and reconciliation – inventory management.
• Daily cycle counts / Critical premix reconciliations.
• Perform routine quality assurance functions.
• Lot code verifications / Facility inspections.
• Shipping and Receiving – ensure accuracy of loads and associated paperwork.
• Document preparation, Inbound/Outbound verification.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Safety responsibilities.
• Assist Safety Coordinator with employee training and follow-up.
• Serve as the backup for scheduling and managing production.
• General office duties.
• Filing records / Preparing production documents.
• Machinery operation.
• Forklifts, process equipment, computer operations.
• Maintain Compliance with company quality, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; consultation with Human Resources addresses employee concerns.
• Ensure employees are trained and perform Devenish production and quality practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance and HSA with company contribution.
• Life Insurance, STD, & LTD – No cost to the employee
• Optional Vison, Dental, Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
• Holiday and Personal Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed