Manufacturing & Plant Operations Leader

L.V. Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

L.V. Enterprises in Greater Atlanta, GA seeks a Manufacturing & Plant Operations Leader to own a high-volume facility onsite. This role blends hands-on floor leadership with strategic, financial, and executive collaboration to drive safety, quality, and profitability.

The ideal candidate will lead a large organization, balance budgets, invest in equipment, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across all manufacturing functions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Experience leading a large-scale facility with 500+ employees and multi-department oversight.

Aufgaben

• Provide executive-level leadership for a large, complex manufacturing facility.
• Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with growth and profitability.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, capacity management, and workforce planning.
• Drive operational excellence with productivity, throughput, and yields.

Kenntnisse

Executive leadership

P&L management

Operations leadership

Manufacturing optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Manufacturing & Plant Operations Leader- Relocation provided!

Location: Greater Atlanta Region, GA

Work Arrangement: Onsite

We're searching for an exceptional Manufacturing & Plant Operations Leader to take ownership of a large-scale, high-volume manufacturing facility within an established, growth-oriented organization.

This is not a leadership role for someone who prefers to manage operations from behind a desk. We need a leader who is just as comfortable walking the production floor, troubleshooting operational challenges, and engaging with frontline employees as they are developing long-term manufacturing strategies, managing significant financial responsibilities, and partnering with executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of hands-on operational expertise, strategic business acumen, and the ability to lead large, complex manufacturing teams.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of a major manufacturing operation, drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability, and build a culture where accountability and continuous improvement are part of everyday operations.

We're looking for someone who can think like an executive, lead like an operator, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to get results.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Strategic Manufacturing Leadership

• Provide executive-level leadership and operational oversight for a large, complex manufacturing facility.
• Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with organizational growth, profitability, and operational objectives.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, capacity management, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Establish operational priorities, performance expectations, and accountability across all manufacturing functions.
• Partner with divisional and executive leadership on strategic initiatives, business planning, and operational investments.
• Drive operational excellence through improved productivity, throughput, manufacturing yields, and overall equipment and labor efficiency.

Financial Performance & P&L Accountability

• Drive manufacturing financial performance with significant responsibility for operating budgets, cost structures, capital investments, and profitability.
• Develop and execute initiatives that positively impact the P&L while supporting long-term business growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce operating expenses, and maximize manufacturing efficiencies.
• Lead capital planning and support the introduction of new equipment, manufacturing technologies, and production capabilities.
• Balance financial performance with safety, quality, customer expectations, and operational sustainability.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and disciplined operational execution.
• Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies, process bottlenecks, waste, and unnecessary costs.
• Establish measurable performance indicators and operational systems to monitor productivity, quality, safety, and financial results.
• Lead manufacturing process improvements that enhance workflow, yields, capacity, and overall plant performance.
• Ensure consistent execution of quality standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Drive transformational initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and long-term competitiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large manufacturing organization through a strong team of operational and functional leaders.
• Build a high-performance culture centered on accountability, employee engagement, safety, and results.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold leaders accountable for delivering operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with Human Resources on talent acquisition, succession planning, workforce development, training, and employee retention.
• Identify and develop future leaders while strengthening management capabilities throughout the organization.
• Lead organizational change, restructuring initiatives, and operational transformation when necessary.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence throughout the manufacturing operation.

Safety, Quality & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Foster a culture where employee safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance are fundamental priorities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and established operating standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, sales, and product development to support business objectives.
• Oversee the successful integration of new manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational systems.
• Ensure manufacturing capabilities consistently meet customer requirements, product specifications, and business expectations.
• Build strong relationships across all organizational levels to support alignment, communication, and execution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including a minimum of 5+ years in senior manufacturing leadership positions.
• Proven experience leading a large-scale manufacturing facility with 500+ employees, including oversight of multiple functional departments and management teams.
• Demonstrated significant P&L responsibility, including financial performance, operating budgets, cost management, capital expenditures, and profitability.
• Proven success driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency, productivity, manufacturing costs, quality, and overall plant performance.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze financial statements, manage substantial budgets, and translate financial objectives into operational strategies.
• Experience developing and executing long-term manufacturing strategies, capital investment plans, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading large teams, developing senior manufacturing leaders, and building strong organizational cultures.
• Proven ability to lead significant organizational change, operational transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, regulatory compliance, quality management, and operational risk.
• Exceptional executive communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

The Leadership Profile We're Seeking:

The ideal candidate is a seasoned manufacturing executive who combines strategic thinking with a strong operational foundation.