Plant Manager

VisionNav Robotics USA INC; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VisionNav Robotics USA INC seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations across production, assembly, quality, warehouse, and maintenance.

You will lead and develop plant teams, drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements, and coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and global management to align with business priorities. Based in Atlanta, you will manage resources and equipment, ensuring on-time delivery and cost control.

Formación

• 3+ years of progressive experience in plant management, manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations management.
• Proficient in ERP/PLM systems and MS Office, with strong shop-floor operations knowledge.
• Ability to read BOMs, technical drawings, work instructions, and quality/production docs.
• Proactive, resourceful, with ownership mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of plant safety, EHS, and US workplace safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, assembly, quality, warehouse, equipment, and shop-floor activities.
• Lead, train, coach, and manage plant employees and supervisors with clear performance expectations.
• Set and monitor production goals, KPIs, schedules, capacity, and performance metrics.
• Ensure production plans and targets are met while upholding quality and safety standards.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, quality issues, equipment concerns, and operational problems.
• Manage labor, materials, equipment, inventory, and other plant resources.
• Monitor equipment and facilities; coordinate maintenance or corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, compliant manufacturing environment following EHS policies.
• Analyze results and implement action plans to improve workflow, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other functions to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and continuous improvement of the plant team.
• Communicate with US-based teams and China-based management regarding performance and priorities.

Conocimientos

Plant management

Leadership

Production planning

Safety & EHS

Lean manufacturing

Bilingual EN/Mandarin

Herramientas

ERP/PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager, preferably with a background in industrial equipment, automotive or auto parts, material handling equipment, robotics, machinery, or other assembly-based manufacturing environments, to oversee our plant operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, team leadership, production management, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, along with strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to solve problems independently in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of progressive experience in plant management, manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations management.
• Proficient in ERP/PLM systems and Microsoft Office software, with strong practical knowledge of manufacturing production systems, equipment, and shop-floor operations.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, technical drawings, work instructions, and quality/production documentation.
• Highly proactive and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to identify operational issues, drive solutions independently, and take ownership of plant performance.
• Strong knowledge of plant safety, EHS requirements, and applicable U.S. workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead production teams and coordinate effectively across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain functions.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Experience in industrial equipment, automotive or auto parts, material handling equipment, robotics, machinery, or other assembly-based manufacturing environments.
• Experience with new plant setup, plant commissioning, NPI, or production ramp-up.
• Experience managing multiple plant functions, such as production, quality, warehouse, maintenance, and EHS.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively with both U.S.-based employees and China-based management.
• Ability to work flexible or extended hours when required by production needs, equipment issues, or plant emergencies.

Headquarters in Atlanta, VisionNav® Robotics is a global leader in autonomous industrial vehicles (AMRs/AGVs) and logistics automation solutions. By combining deep learning, environmental perception, and servo control technologies, VisionNav has built nine product series that support a wide range of material handling applications. With over 750 projects delivered in more than 30 countries, VisionNav is trusted by numerous Fortune 500 companies across automotive, food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and 3PL. At VisionNav, we are committed to helping customers build safer, smarter, and more efficient operations through advanced automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production, assembly, quality, warehouse, equipment, and overall shop-floor activities.
• Lead, train, coach, and manage plant employees and supervisors, ensuring clear expectations and accountability for performance, attendance, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Establish and monitor production goals, KPIs, schedules, capacity, and other operational performance metrics.
• Ensure production plans and operational targets are consistently achieved while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, equipment concerns, and other operational problems.
• Manage labor, materials, equipment, inventory, and other plant resources effectively.
• Monitor equipment and facility conditions and coordinate maintenance or corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment and ensure adherence to company safety policies and applicable EHS requirements.
• Analyze operational results and implement action plans to improve workflow, productivity, quality, cost, and overall plant performance.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other functions to support plant operations and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and ongoing improvement of the plant team.
• Communicate effectively with U.S.-based teams and China-based management regarding plant performance, operational issues, and business priorities.