Deputy General Manager

Our client is seeking a Deputy General Manager for an excellent on-site position located near the Stockbridge, GA area. Reporting to the GM and part of the plant leadership team, this role is responsible for:Assist in managing plant operations across all functions to include Production, Engineering, Quality, HSE, Accounting, and HR.Develop, Implement, and review all policies, processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality. Review performance and KPI's, operational budget, and report up to plant and executive leadership.Monitor production and staffing levels to achieve production and budget goals.Manage on-going projectsFoster a continuous improvement culture across all functions, that enables a safer and more efficient operationResponsible for developing training programs and goal for all plant employeesQualifications and Experience:Minimum Associates Degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years progressive management experience in a high-volume 3-shift plant or production environment. Continuous Improvement or Lean experience. Certifications a plusStrong experience with safety practices in a manufacturing/production environment. Training and Certifications preferredExperience building and managing budget and process Prior experience managing various types of workforces (hourly, salary, temporary, etc.) Comfortable with business applications to include ERP, Scheduling, WMS, and Microsoft products.Excellent verbal, written, executive, and customer communication skills