Assistant Plant Manager

• ◆In conjunction and cooperation with the Plant Manager, ensure that the operations of the facility comply with all

dictated by Company, city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• ✓Prepare various operating permits on behalf of the Division and providing these permits to the Plant Manager, Division Manager, and Corporate to be reviewed before being filed.
• ✓Direct and guide plant staff using various methods of communication, such as staff meetings, e-mails, one-on-one discussions, etc, to meet performance goals established by Management.
• ✓Responsible for controlling costs for the plant by reviewing and understanding purchase orders, invoices and financial reports on a continual basis, comparing actual costs to budgeted costs, and making suggestions for ways to lower costs. Final decisions on cost cutting measures should be discussed with and approved by the Plant Manager and the Northwest Regional Manager.
• ✓Manage the required labor force. Responsible for understanding all of the different plant personnel job functions, reviewing timecards/plant sheets, vacation schedules, and schedule shift start and stop times and resolving any timekeeping discrepancies, evaluate employee performance, and develop/mentor employees in a manner that promotes cross-training and job advancement. This position is involved in and makes recommendations but does not perform employee terminations or hiring.
• ✓Under the guidance of the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager, will assist in the interviewing and recommendation of new hire applicants and direct, guide, and instruct personnel in accordance with company policies to ensure the efficient operation of the facilities. This position also makes hiring, disciplinary and termination recommendations for plant personnel but not final decisions.
• ✓Ensure that all plant employees follow and adhere to all company policies and guidelines, including quality control, HAACP, APPI, FSMA, and safety regulations.
• ✓React to related production problems (such as weekly yield issues) by researching the cause and implementing remedies to such problems. Evaluate the production process and investigate major issues and ensure that corrective action is taken. Also keep the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager informed on all significant actual and potential production problems, including personnel issues, equipment issues, raw material issues, etc.
• ✓Review and understand various reports, including plant production reports, yield reports, payroll reports, and monthly financial reports, and make recommendations to the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager on ways to improve productivity and financial results. Also, correspond with accounting regarding unusual fluctuations in production and financial results.
• ✓Notify the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager about any changes in the quality and quantity of raw material being received.
• ✓Oversee and ensure clean and safe work practices for the Seattle Division. Oversees the completion of the OSHA checklist and assists the Plant Manager with OSHA inspections and follow-up.
• ✓Must keep up-to-date records of all services to all machinery, and schedule times and dates for any major mechanical work. Must review all maintenance logs and keep the Plant Manager apprised on progress on maintenance jobs and potential maintenance related issues. Must delegate tasks to different shifts and follow up on progression of tasks.
• ✓Responsible for managing and tracking of plant supplies and communicate with the Plant Manager on the need to order additional supplies. Must have the organizational skills to maintain and organize a spare parts inventory.
• ✓Will be required to work with water lines, high-pressure steam pipes, hydraulic hoses, welding, cutting (plasma & torch) and brazing.
• ✓Must be able to maintain all major pieces of equipment, including the boiler, cookers, and presses, and troubleshoot issues.
• ✓Will be required to respond to after hour emergencies as they occur.
• ✓Assist the Plant Manager with ordering plant equipment and parts, including researching and evaluating different options, placing orders, and communicating with vendors and contractors throughout the process.
• ✓Must be able to direct others to repair gear drives.
• ✓Direct workers to maintain fans (Venting and Condensing) for the plant.
• ✓Must be able to direct repairs and work on hydraulic equipment.
• ✓Must be able to direct work on the installation and removal of heavy machinery and equipment.
• ✓Maintain boiler daily operations including water quality testing, safety checks and boiler chemical supplies.
• ✓Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These

may change from time to time as business needs change over time.

• ◆Must conduct inspections with regulatory bodies, for insurance purposes, or as otherwise requested by management or Baker Corporate.
• ◆Must work with the Plant Manager in regard to maintaining