Assistant Plant Manager

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!

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 assigned

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

Reports To: Plant Manager

The perks of joining our Team Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices

Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually

401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions

Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth

Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year

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