Plant Manager

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC seeks a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across two plants, driving safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will lead production, maintenance, tooling, and material handling while coordinating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and performance.

The role requires lean manufacturing expertise, P&L involvement, ISO 9001:2015 familiarity, and strong leadership with a focus on developing supervisors and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in metal stamping/manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• P&L experience to impact financial performance.
• ISO 9001:2015 experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and data analysis skills (Excel & ERP).
• Ability to schedule within ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Plant Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Champion safety program and lead corrective actions.
• Coordinate training and compliance.
• Build and monitor production schedules aligned with demand and inventory goals.
• Manage OEE metrics to improve OTD, output, and labor impact on P&L.
• Oversee shipping/receiving, inventory, cycle counts, and equipment maintenance.
• Support equipment installations and facility layout projects with internal and contractor teams.
• Audit adherence to standard work and process control to reduce defects and costs.
• Review quality metrics with plant leaders to drive corrective actions.
• Evaluate staffing to support current and future production needs.
• Oversee development and evaluation of Supervisors and Leads.
• Identify operator development needs and implement training programs.
• Assist in 6S and visual factory tool deployment and monitoring.
• Understand and manage plant P&L to influence variable labor and Opex.
• Manage QEK program to support quarterly metrics.
• Plan, implement and support operational improvements.
• Promote Lean tools to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Use data-driven process to solve problems.
• Encourage employee suggestions for continuous improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

SOPs

Supervisory Experience

OSHA 10

Production Optimization

Lean Manufacturing

Coaching & Mentoring

KPIs & Metrics

ERP & MRP

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Safety & EHS

Scheduling Experience

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Excel

ERP Software

Job description

Title: Plant Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing

Job Purpose: Ultimately responsible for all operational processes and metrics related to the day-to-day operations of two Phoenix Stamping Group plants.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Manage Plant Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling departments to meet or exceed company objectives for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Champion the plants safety program as committee member and help lead root cause and corrective action measures associated with identified opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate statutory training and compliance.
• Build and monitor production schedules to ensure they are aligned with customer demand and inventory goals.
• Understand and impact plant OEE metrics to include productivity and/or efficiency to positively impact OTD, plant output, and variable labor on the P&L.
• Manage shipping and receiving processes, inventory management including cycle counts, and material handling equipment maintenance.
• Support equipment installations and facility layout projects by coordinating on-site and contractor resources and overseeing timely execution of project plans.
• Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to minimize production of defective parts and avoid cost related to poor quality events.
• Review all quality metrics with plant leaders to identify root cause and implement effective corrective actions.
• Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure human resources are adequate and properly positioned to support current and future production requirements.
• Oversee the professional development and evaluation of Supervisors, Leads, and direct/indirect labor.
• Identify operator development opportunities and enlist appropriate personnel to assist in development and implementation of training programs to support growth and development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive 6S and visual factory tools and continually monitor their effectiveness.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of contemporary operational theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to all relevant personnel.
• Understand, budget, and manage requisite plant P&L in order to impact relevant accounts including variable labor and operating expenses.
• Manage plant Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program to support quarterly QEK metric.
• Plan, implement, and support operational improvements
• Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in all production and related processes to increase efficiency and minimize operating costs.
• Use process to gather data and systematically solve problems.
• Actively solicit suggestions and utilize the experience of all employees to develop and implement improvements.

Operate Within Company Parameters

• Champion continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and awareness, training, procurement, and process improvement.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area using 6S guidelines and participates in audits as required
• Liaise with other functional groups and departments to support operational capabilities, changes, and improvements and to communicate timelines and deliverables to complete projects on time.
• Ensure activities meet and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures

Key Measures Of Success

• Safety Recordables (RIR)
• OEE
• Continuous Improvement Activity (6S, QEK)
• Quality Metrics (COPQ)
• OTD
• Operating Expense to Budget
• Gross Margin %

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Background in metal stamping and metal fabrication manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of principles and practices of lean manufacturing
• P&L experience to understand and positively impact financial performance
• Experience maintaining quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills including data analysis from Excel and ERP reporting
• Demonstrated ability to schedule within and through ERP systems
• Exceptional communication skills and leadership experience

You Should Be Proficient In

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Production Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Scheduling Experience
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• MIG Welder
• Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
• CNC Laser Cutter
• Punch Press
• Press Brake
• Stamping Press
• Cold Heading Machine
• Robotic Welder
• ERP Software
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Industrial Robot