Plant Operations Leader — Drive Efficiency & Growth

Briggs & Stratton; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Statesboro, GA, seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead all plant operations across location(s), ensuring production, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while aligning with corporate strategy.

You will develop budgets, evaluate capital investments, drive continuous improvement, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver on time, on budget projects. A bachelor's in engineering and a minimum of ten years' manufacturing leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum ten years' experience in manufacturing, technical service or related field.
• Experience in plant operations management and budgeting.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all plant operations and related support areas.
• Represents company interests with suppliers and customers.
• Manages use of production hours, equipment, and facilities; accountable for costs, quality and output.
• Develops strategies for operational improvement and ensures efficiency standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Plant operations

Budgeting/Cost control

Safety compliance

Quality management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

English proficiency

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton in Statesboro, GA, seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead all plant operations across location(s), ensuring production, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while aligning with corporate strategy.

You will develop budgets, evaluate capital investments, drive continuous improvement, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver on time, on budget projects. A bachelor's in engineering and a minimum of ten years' manufacturing leadership are required.