Interim Plant Manager

Think Consulting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Interim Plant Manager to lead a turnaround initiative at a manufacturing site in Georgia. This critical role requires 10-20+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, especially in turnaround settings. Key responsibilities include providing hands-on leadership, executing improvement initiatives, and stabilizing operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with a proven track record in enhancing operational performance. On-site presence in Georgia is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 10-20+ years of manufacturing and plant operations leadership experience.
• Proven track record in turnaround, restructuring, or underperforming environments.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage teams and drive accountability.
• Hands-on operator with pragmatic, execution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership of day-to-day plant operations across a 24/7 production environment.
• Execute and drive turnaround initiatives developed in partnership with an external consulting firm.
• Lead performance improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead performance improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Assess structure, identify gaps, and implement process improvements.
• Support strategic decisions including long-term site viability.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational discipline

Turnaround experience

Team engagement

Excellent communication

Job description

Think is seeking a highly experienced Interim Plant Manager to lead a critical turnaround initiative for a manufacturing site in Georgia. On-site presence expected weekly in Georgia.

This is a high-priority, immediate need driven by ongoing operational and financial underperformance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in stabilizing operations, executing a turnaround plan, and leading the site through a critical transition period.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on leadership of day‑to‑day plant operations across a 24/7 production environment
• Execute and drive turnaround initiatives developed in partnership with an external consulting firm
• Stabilize the workforce, rebuild morale, and establish operational discipline
• Lead performance improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
• Assess organizational structure, identify gaps, and implement process and efficiency improvements
• Support strategic decision‑making, including long‑term viability of the site

Profile & Experience

• 10-20+ years of manufacturing and plant operations leadership experience
• Proven track record in turnaround, restructuring, or underperforming environments
• Experience in continuous process manufacturing preferred
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage teams, drive accountability, and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with experience reporting into global or matrixed organizations
• Hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves operator with a pragmatic, execution‑focused mindset

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status