Plant Manager

MAU Workforce Solutions; Mansfield (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions is hiring a Plant Manager for our Mansfield, GA client, a global leader in finishing and processing high-quality technical fibers used to reinforce rubber products.

As Plant Manager you will drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence while developing teams and aligning plant performance with company objectives in a multi-shift environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives.
• Foster a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to align with company goals and customer expectations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing teams across shifts and departments.
• Drive Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance KPI performance.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance and support audits."],
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Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

6S

Safety culture

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Operations Mgmt

Tools

ERP systems

Preventive maintenance systems

Job description

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for our client, aglobal 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
• Vision insurance
• Life 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.

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority‑owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world‑class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position