Job Description

As the right hand to the Plant Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the facility — from optimizing production and maintaining safety standards to developing team talent and improving processes.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee daily operations to ensure safety, compliance, and production excellence.
• Act as the link between management and the production floor, ensuring goals and expectations are clear and aligned.
• Manage production schedules and help keep projects on track, maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and support production leads and operators to drive results and engagement.
• Champion workplace safety and operational cleanliness, maintaining OSHA compliance and company standards.
• Track and analyze KPIs, support root cause investigations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with maintenance and quality teams to ensure optimal equipment performance and AHRI700 certification standards.
• Help onboard, cross-train, and develop employees to build a strong, flexible workforce.
• Step in for the Plant Manager as needed and support audits, safety meetings, and compliance reporting.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing, production, or chemical-handling environment.
• Experience with refrigerants, compressed gases, or regulated chemicals is a strong advantage.
• Lean Six Sigma certification required (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality control, and manufacturing safety standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a hands-on approach to leadership.

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