Plant Manager — Lead Operations, Safety & Growth

Jobot; Rossville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for an established packaging manufacturer. The role leads facility operations, develops the leadership team, and drives improvements in efficiency, quality, and profitability across the plant.

This position requires a proven track record in large-scale manufacturing, with 10+ years in operations and at least 5 years in a leadership role. On-site leadership in Georgia, strong focus on safety, cost control, and customer-focused production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in corrugated packaging or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of proven management experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments, including production, maintenance, and warehousing or distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead department supervisors and coordinate operations across an entire manufacturing facility.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, production planning, operational efficiency, and cost control.
• Experience developing and managing operating budgets and monitoring plant financial performance.
• Proven ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall plant performance.
• Strong employee relations, leadership development, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, receiving, warehousing, and distribution.
• Lead and develop department supervisors, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing, equipment capacity, and materials to meet customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, control waste, and optimize equipment utilization.
• Monitor product quality, production costs, inventory, and operating expenses to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage plant budgets, review financial performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with sales and customer service leadership to ensure production and distribution activities support customer needs.
• Oversee plant safety, environmental compliance, and employee training in coordination with Human Resources.
• Manage employee performance, coaching, development, and disciplinary matters while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Establish operational goals, evaluate department performance, and implement improvements across the facility.
• Support long-term operational planning, including equipment investments, staffing needs, and production capacity.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

Safety OSHA

People development

Cost control

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree (preferred)

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for an established packaging manufacturer. The role leads facility operations, develops the leadership team, and drives improvements in efficiency, quality, and profitability across the plant.

This position requires a proven track record in large-scale manufacturing, with 10+ years in operations and at least 5 years in a leadership role. On-site leadership in Georgia, strong focus on safety, cost control, and customer-focused production.