Plant Manager

Human Capital Solutions, Inc.; Atlanta (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking global manufacturer in Georgia, seeking a dynamic General Manager. This transformational leader will oversee the plant's overall performance, driving efficiency, quality, and profitability while ensuring safe and compliant operations. Leading a dedicated team, you will align production with strategic goals and foster an inclusive environment that empowers employees. If you have a passion for manufacturing and a track record of success in leadership roles, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in manufacturing!

Qualifications

• 10+ years in continuous-run manufacturing with 3+ years as Plant Manager.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and minimize incidents across the organization.
• Develop and implement strategic planning for business growth.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement Practices

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Management

Master’s Degree or MBA

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

Up to 5% travel domestically and internationally.

An exciting opportunity awaits at a global manufacturer in Georgia, where a dynamic General Manager is being sought. The Plant General Manager is a transformational leader responsible for the overall performance of the facility, driving local strategies and manufacturing activities to maximize efficiency, quality, and profitability. This role ensures safe, consistent, and compliant operations while fostering an inclusive environment that empowers employees to reach their full potential. Leading a team of 10-12 direct reports across all business areas, the Plant General Manager aligns production with strategic goals, meets customer commitments, and drives continuous improvement and innovation.

Absolute Minimum Must Have’s / Experience / Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a 24x7 continuous-run manufacturing operation with 3+ years of experience as a Plant Manager with a scope of 350+ employees and a revenue of $200M.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Management or a related discipline. Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus.
• Proven skill and demonstrated application of continuous improvement practices in a manufacturing environment (Kaizen, TPS, Lean, Six Sigma, Danaher, etc)
• Experience in transforming a continuous-run manufacturing facility into a profitable flagship location.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Requirements:

• Positive collaborations with other teams/stakeholders to achieve company goals (ie, Sales, PLM, R&D)
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost optimization.
• In-depth understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a proactive safety culture through disciplined safety management occurring at all levels of the organization to minimize incidents and accidents.
• Participate in formulating and administering company policies, directing and coordinating team activities to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Confer with direct staff to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
• Develop, review, update and implement business strategic planning, including sales, financial performance and new product development.
• Oversee manufacturing and materials departments to review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing and facility problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays and to meet future growth.
• Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
• Review and support engineering and sales to oversee design concepts with fundamental or new technology used for new or existing products or improvements to provide cost reduction, safety, customer requirements and market growth.
• Analyze and define production or sourcing strategies so that operations can support planning requirements to develop new markets.
• Review and approve preparation of accounting analysis for budgetary planning and implementation, production efficiency, financial reporting, and submittal for capital expenditures.
• Implement strategies to enhance productivity, minimize downtime, reduce production costs, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and product quality requirements.
• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the manufacturing team, fostering a positive and motivated work environment.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Management

Industries

Manufacturing, Glass Product Manufacturing, and Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing