Plant Manager, CL Site Operations

Syncreon; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World, a global logistics leader, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the start-up and execution of new data center locations, overseeing site leadership teams to ensure operational readiness.

This role drives staffing, safety, quality, budgets, and project milestones while partnering with customers, contractors, and internal leadership. Travel to new locations is required as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, contract logistics, or large-scale operat ional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall start-up and execution of new data center locations, ensuring successful project delivery and operational readiness.
• Direct and develop site leadership teams with clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Oversee staffing plans, workforce allocation, and resource planning to meet operational needs and project requirements.
• Partner with customers, contractors, and internal departments to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and achieve milestones.
• Ensure customer expectations are met through strong communication, service delivery, and operational execution.

Skills

Leadership experience in manufacturing

Operations management

Budgets & metrics

Safety & continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

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Plant Manager, CL Site Operations – Lead the Launch of New Data Center Operations!

Travel Required | Multiple Locations

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and has a passion for launching new operations? This is your opportunity to take the lead on exciting data center start-up projects with a global logistics leader!

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Plant Manager, CL Site Operations to lead the successful launch and execution of new data center locations. This role will oversee all aspects of site operations, including project execution, staffing, safety, quality, financial performance, and operational readiness while serving as a key partner to customers, contractors, and internal leadership teams.

If you excel at leading complex operations, developing strong leadership teams, and driving results in evolving environments, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

Lead the start-up and execution of new data center operations

Oversee site leadership teams and drive operational performance from launch through completion

Serve as a key partner to customers, contractors, and senior leadership

Take ownership of staffing, safety, quality, budgets, and project milestones

Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple locations

Play a critical role in building processes, teams, and operational foundations for long-term success

Travel to new locations and lead additional start-up projects as the business continues to expand

Join a rapidly growing global organization with opportunities for career advancement

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall start-up and execution of new data center locations, ensuring successful project delivery and operational readiness

Direct and develop site leadership teams while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability

Oversee staffing plans, workforce allocation, and resource planning to meet operational and project requirements

Partner with customers, contractors, and internal departments to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and achieve project milestones

Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded through strong communication, service delivery, and operational execution

Provide regular updates to customer and company stakeholders regarding project progress, staffing, financial performance, risks, and operational challenges

Establish and manage site budgets, monitor costs, and drive financial accountability throughout each project

Lead site performance across key operational metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee morale, and environmental standards

Identify operational barriers, implement corrective actions, and ensure resources are available to support project completion

Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean principles, productivity improvements, and waste reduction

Build a strong operational culture focused on safety, employee engagement, accountability, and leadership development

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable safety, quality, and environmental standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Safety, and Operations, to support successful site launches

Oversee the transition and handoff of completed start-up projects to ongoing operations teams

Travel to subsequent data center locations to lead additional start-up projects as each assignment is completed

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred

Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, contract logistics, or large-scale operational environments

Experience leading complex operations, managing multiple departments, and overseeing site leadership teams

Proven ability to manage operational budgets, staffing plans, performance metrics, and customer expectations

Strong understanding of safety, quality, cost management, and continuous improvement principles

Experience developing and executing operational strategies to meet business objectives

Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, operational challenges, and evolving business priorities

Strong customer relationship management, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, customers, contractors, and senior leadership

Willingness and flexibility to travel to new project locations as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading new site start-ups, facility launches, or large-scale operational implementations

Experience supporting data center operations, technology infrastructure projects, or project-based logistics environments

Background in manufacturing, automotive, Tier 1 operations, or contract logistics

Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge of quality and environmental management systems, including ISO standards

Experience managing multi-site operations or transitioning completed projects to permanent operational teams

Experience developing business plans, managing financial performance, and presenting operational results to senior leadership

Why Join DP World?

At DP World, we are redefining global supply chains and creating opportunities for our people, customers, and communities around the world.

This is more than a Plant Manager position — it's an opportunity to lead the launch of new operations, develop high-performing teams, and play a critical role in delivering operational excellence for our customers.

If you're ready to take ownership, lead exciting new projects, and make a lasting impact with a global organization, apply today!

About the Role

How you will contribute

Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines.

• Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives.
• Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
• Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement.

Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.

• Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives
• Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
• Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards

Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace.

• Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
• Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis
• Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations

Organizational Strengthening

• Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future.
• Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline
• Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels

Work with Trade Unions (if applicable)

• Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant.
• Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on the workforce
• Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overall objectives

New Business

• Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area
• Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability
• Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers

Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image

• Ensure that syncreon.US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer
• Increase the exposure of syncreon.US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth
• Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly

Quality and Environmental Management Systems

• Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions
• Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review

Your Key Qualifications

• A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA
• Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations
• Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred
• Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial
• A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between allnations and cultures– not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We arededicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, andempowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion anddiversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, andsocieties. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we canchange what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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