As a key member of the Operations Management Team, I play a key role in overseeing and managing all aspects of plant production and maintenance while ensuring that safety, quality, cost and productivity goals are achieved. This position directly oversees supervisors, lead hands and production staff and reports to the Plant Manager.• Assist the Production Manager in ensuring quality, productivity and safety standards are met• Provide leadership, training and direction to production staff• Assist in championing and implementing quality programs and initiatives• Proactively report on any operational issues to management and actively participate in the formulation and implementation of solutions• Work closely with the Plant Manager and coordinate production with delivery schedules• Ensure staff are in compliance with company and safety policies• Take a leadership role in staff performance management, evaluations and discipline• Perform safety and accident investigations• Ensure that staff are in compliance with Health and Safety requirements, and report on and correct unsafe work practices• Promote high employee morale by fostering a work environment that promotes Safety, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability and Trust