Plant Manager - Lean Ops, P&L Leadership

Phoenix Stamping Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Stamping Group (Atlanta, GA) seeks a Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead operations across two stamping sites. You will drive Lean practices, safety, quality, and OEE, while coordinating production, maintenance, tooling, and material handling to meet OTD and cost goals.

Experience in metal stamping, ERP-based planning, and P&L ownership is preferred. Strong leadership and data-driven problem solving are essential to advance CI and 6S in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Experience in metal stamping and metal fabrication preferred.
• Proficiency with Lean manufacturing principles.
• P&L ownership experience with demonstrated financial impact.
• Quality systems knowledge (ISO 9001:2015 preferred).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills (Excel, ERP reporting).
• Demonstrated success scheduling within/through ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across two facilities (Production, Maintenance, Tooling, Material Handling).
• Own OEE drivers and align schedules with demand and inventory goals.
• Lead safety program as committee member; drive root-cause analyses.
• Direct shipping/receiving, inventory control, and material handling equipment maintenance.
• Support equipment installations and facility layout changes; manage internal and contractor timelines.
• Audit standard work and process control plans to prevent defects and reduce COPQ.
• Assess staffing levels; develop Supervisors, Leads, and all labor (direct/indirect).
• Establish operator development pathways and launch targeted training programs.
• Advance Lean and CI; apply Lean tools to streamline processes and lower costs.
• Use data-driven problem-solving to address issues; solicit ideas from employees.
• Implement and sustain 6S and visual factory practices; manage QEK program.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace; participate in audits.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental policies.

Skills

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP reporting

Production planning

Scheduling

Quality systems

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MIG welder

CNC laser cutter

Robotic welder

ERP software

Job description

Phoenix Stamping Group (Atlanta, GA) seeks a Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead operations across two stamping sites. You will drive Lean practices, safety, quality, and OEE, while coordinating production, maintenance, tooling, and material handling to meet OTD and cost goals.

Experience in metal stamping, ERP-based planning, and P&L ownership is preferred. Strong leadership and data-driven problem solving are essential to advance CI and 6S in a fast-paced environment.