Operations Manager

CertainTeed; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

EAP & Wellness Program

Job summary

CertainTeed Roofing in Peachtree City, GA seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead production, maintenance and facility operations at our manufacturing site. You will partner with the Plant Manager to drive safety, quality, cost efficiency and continuous improvement, building high-performing teams and delivering world-class results.

This role requires strategic thinking, execution excellence, and a commitment to Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve reliability and uptime across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6–8 years of manufacturing leadership experience, with exposure to multiple support functions.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, Lean and Six Sigma concepts and practice.
• Proficient in SPC, 5S, standardized work, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing, maintenance, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective production.
• Drive safety, quality, and production standards while delivering customer commitments and business objectives.
• Lead Plant Manager collaboration to develop strategic initiatives and optimize plant performance.
• Develop talent and maintain a positive working climate with strong employee relations.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Are you a proven manufacturing leader who thrives on driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and delivering world-class results? CertainTeed Roofing is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production, maintenance, and facility operations at our Peachtree City manufacturing facility.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner closely with the Plant Manager to develop and execute strategic initiatives, optimize plant performance, and foster a culture centered on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

What You'll Do

As the Operations Manager, you will oversee all manufacturing, maintenance, and facility operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer commitments and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve organizational goals, both Pillar and “Must-Win-Battles” through efficient and strategic use of resources and capacities.
• Responsible for the efficiency of the entire operation to include the production lines, maintenance, and facilities.
• Maintains continuous dialogue and communication with the Plant Manager as needed to keep him apprised of the status of safety, quality, production, schedules, loads, problems, and opportunities available to maximize efficient operations and to enhance the overall operations of the company manufacturing operations.
• Maintains open, candid, and continuous communications with personnel from all functions to ensure that essential information is disseminated to ensure accomplishment of critical business objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Manage, direct, plan, and coordinate (through Manufacturing Managers and Supervisors) all production and maintenance activities in order to meet plant objectives, annual Profit Plan, and monthly forecast.
• Determine effect of production load changes on plant operations. Take action(s) to adjust capacities (labor and/or equipment) to meet new production requirements.
• Review plant-operating practices ensuring that safety, quality, and production standards are maintained/enhanced.
• Assure appropriate working climate by maintaining proper discipline, morale, and employee relations.
• Participate in planning and/or decision making in matters concerning financial and operational problems, inventory control, plant policy, Facility/Maintenance issues, and staffing.
• Support the identification, development, and drive implementation of WCM, new manufacturing methods, equipment, material planning, quality improvement, and Lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Ensure adherence to all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is measured through:

• Industry-leading safety performance
• Equipment reliability and uptime
• Continuous improvement and cost reduction
• Employee engagement and team development
• Operational efficiency and productivity gains

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Six to eight (6 - 8) years of manufacturing experience in management capacity, prior first line shop supervisor as well as experience in at least two different manufacturing support functions, such as Production Control or Quality Assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of product structure, manufacturing processes, as well as quality standards and modern manufacturing technologies and techniques, TPM (autonomous maintenance, professional maintenance, and early equipment management), quality and process control, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S, standardized work, and other Lean principles.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, TPM, and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Human Relations Skills: Ability to effectively interface with and engage the skills and talents of employees supervised to improve business performance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join CertainTeed?

At CertainTeed, you’ll have the opportunity to influence plant-wide performance, develop talent, and make a significant impact on a leading manufacturing operation. If you’re passionate about safety, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want