Responsibilities: 

• Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and ensure fixed assets are preserved.
• Initiate recommendations on purchases of new equipment and production assets.
• Assist in the development of maintenance budget, monitor plant spending, and report on operating costs within functional areas.
• Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Advise management team on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances and the like. 
• Work with Human Resources to hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Works in conjunction with EHS to ensure that environmental compliance activities and requirements are met.