Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Safety & Excellence

NPAworldwide; Mansfield (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accidental loss insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for a global leader in finishing and processing of technical fibers, to reinforce rubber products in Mansfield, GA. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement, and mentor teams across shifts.

The role is a direct-hire opportunity requiring 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or manufacturing discipline
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics
• Hands-on ERP system experience and familiarity with preventive maintenance systems

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives.
• Foster a culture built on mutual respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to ensure operational performance aligns with company goals and customer expectations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing teams to maximize performance and engagement.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Monitor and improve key plant performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management standards.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Utilize ERP systems and preventive maintenance processes to support efficient plant operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Germany to align operational practices and share best practices.
• Support global consistency in manufacturing processes and operational excellence.
• Represent the plant during customer visits and quality audits while ensuring customer expectations are met.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

6S

People management

Strategic thinking

Safety culture development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Preventive maintenance systems

Job description

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for a global leader in finishing and processing of technical fibers, to reinforce rubber products in Mansfield, GA. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement, and mentor teams across shifts.

The role is a direct-hire opportunity requiring 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on ERP experience.