Plant Manager

NPAworldwide; Mansfield (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accidental loss insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for a global leader in finishing and processing of technical fibers, to reinforce rubber products in Mansfield, GA. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement, and mentor teams across shifts.

The role is a direct-hire opportunity requiring 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or manufacturing discipline
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics
• Hands-on ERP system experience and familiarity with preventive maintenance systems

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives.
• Foster a culture built on mutual respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to ensure operational performance aligns with company goals and customer expectations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing teams to maximize performance and engagement.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Monitor and improve key plant performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management standards.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Utilize ERP systems and preventive maintenance processes to support efficient plant operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Germany to align operational practices and share best practices.
• Support global consistency in manufacturing processes and operational excellence.
• Represent the plant during customer visits and quality audits while ensuring customer expectations are met.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

6S

People management

Strategic thinking

Safety culture development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Preventive maintenance systems

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays

Job Description

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for our client, a global leader in the finishing and processing of high-quality technical fibers to reinforce rubber products for the automotive, industrial, and oil and gas industries, in Mansfield, GA. As a Plant Manager, you will lead manufacturing operations by driving safety, quality, productivity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing teams and aligning plant performance with company objectives.

This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental loss insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical or manufacturing discipline
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics
• Hands-on ERP system experience and familiarity with preventive maintenance systems

Preferred Education And Experience

• Manufacturing leadership experience in the textile, chemical, automotive, or rubber-related industries

General Requirements

• Strategic focus on operational excellence, safety, quality, and leadership
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated success driving a strong safety culture
• Proven ability to improve plant KPIs
• Experience maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance
• Strong leadership, team-building, and people management skills
• Ability to lead a workforce across multiple shifts and departments
• Clear and professional communication skills with hourly employees, peers, and executives
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align plant operations with company objectives
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to support customer visits and audits

Essential Functions

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives.
• Foster a culture built on mutual respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to ensure operational performance aligns with company goals and customer expectations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing teams to maximize performance and engagement.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Monitor and improve key plant performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management standards.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Utilize ERP systems and preventive maintenance processes to support efficient plant operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Germany to align operational practices and share best practices.
• Support global consistency in manufacturing processes and operational excellence.
• Represent the plant during customer visits and quality audits while ensuring customer expectations are met.

Qualifications

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• Be part of a global leader in treated yarn solutions for critical applications
• A competitive executive compensation package, including bonuses and benefits

Flexible and decision-focused organization