Plant Manager (Covington) New Covington, GA

OBE; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous PTO

Performance-based raises

Training opportunities

Job summary

OBE is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, safety, quality and OpEx across the site, driving automation transformation and MES/ERP integration to elevate OEE. The role requires a collaborative, results-driven leader who can convert ambiguity into clear plans and empower teams.

You will develop and mentor managers, manage capital projects, and partner with engineering and IT to modernize production.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on management experience with budgeting, quality assurance, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing TPS-based operations; Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Proven track record leading plant optimization & automation/digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop the team to maintain and enhance a competitive edge and service to the customer.
• Leads and mentors managers and supervisors in the development of a Winning Culture.
• Develop and improve the skills, knowledge and abilities of the managers and supervisors to ensure strong succession planning.
• Leads the Plant Operations, Drives Safety Awareness, OpEx, Production, and Efficiency.
• Attain business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that exceed customer expectations.
• Create, recommend, and manage capital projects.
• Lead plant optimization & automation transformation initiatives, championing new technology and MES/ERP integration.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime and increase OEE.
• Partner with engineering & IT to integrate MES/ERP systems, data analytics & real-time reporting.
• Champion a culture of innovation through technology-driven change management.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Data-driven decisions

Manufacturing experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Tools

MES/ERP systems

PLC/controls

Robotics

Job description

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projectshere .

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Plant Manager is focused on the operational aspects of the plant which include manufacturing, safety, quality, operational excellence, equipment and reports to the Regional Ops Director. In this role, the Plant Manager will lead plant optimization initiatives & spearhead the site’s automation transformation, modernizing production systems, integrating new technology & elevating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across the operation. This role is perfect for a collaborative, results-oriented leader who can bring clarity to ambiguity, empower teams, and lead transformative change. A vital member of the Operations Leadership, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Develop the team to maintain and enhance a competitive edge and service to the customer
• Leads and mentors’ managers and supervisors in the development of a Winning Culture.
• Develop and improve the skills, knowledge and abilities of the managers and supervisors to ensure strong succession planning
• Leads the Plant Operations, Drives Safety Awareness, OpEx, Production, and Efficiency
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations
• Create, recommend, and manage capital projects
• Lead plant optimization & automation transformation initiatives, championing new technology, robotics & control systems to modernize operations
• Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime, improve throughput & increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Partner with engineering & IT to integrate MES/ERP systems, data analytics & real-time reporting into daily plant decision-making
• Champion a culture of innovation, guiding teams through technology-driven change management as the plant modernizes

What We Are Looking For

We know great candidates come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you don’t check every box below, we’d still love to hear from you.

• 7+ years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on management experience with budgeting, quality assurance, and troubleshooting equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent experience
• Experience managing a TPS based operation preferred Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
• Proven track record leading plant optimization & automation/digital transformation projects, including robotics, PLC/controls & MES/ERP integration
• Experience managing capital projects for automation & equipment upgrades from business case through implementation
• Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills; familiarity with OEE, KPI dashboards & performance analytics

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitivebenefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.