Plant Operations Manager

SWM International; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Training and Engineering. The role ensures safe, on-schedule production within quality and cost standards while driving continuous improvement and leadership development across the plant.

The successful candidate will champion safety programs, optimize OEE, and coordinate with Sales and Corp Leadership on strategic initiatives while directing capital projects and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline; MBA a plus.
• 7+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing management.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Training and Engineering to safely produce on schedule and meet quality and cost objectives.
• Develop current state and improvement strategies in coordination with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Leadership.
• Champion safety programs and ensure adherence to safety policies while improving safe work practices.
• Provide leadership to enhance employee engagement and plant culture.
• Deliver targeted OEE and productivity improvements year over year.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Continuous improvement

Six Sigma/Lean

Communication

MS Office

Resin manufacturing

Union relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

MBA

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Plant Operations Manager

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

The Plant Operations Manager oversees management of all areas of Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Training and Engineering to produce products and direct activities so that products are manufactured safely, on-schedule, and within quality standards and cost objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations partnering with Human Resources, Safety, and other departments as appropriate.
• Develop current state and improvement strategies and plans for the facility working with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Corp Leadership, and other departments.
• Champion of the company safety programs/processes and adheres to all appropriate safety policies and procedures while directing employees and seeking opportunities to improve safe work practices.
• Provide leadership in supporting employee engagement programs and culture.
• Deliver targeted OEE / productivity performance with sustained year over year improvement.
• Implement and drive Mativ Operational Excellence programs and processes.
• Execute manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Partner with Sales to deliver the highest level of customer service, focusing on top customers.
• Grow and develop Business leaders at all levels of the Plant organization.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff taking appropriate actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Direct the establishment and implementation of Quality Control Plan (with Quality Manager) processes to ensure zero defects
• Deliver Operational Excellence savings annually per budget
• Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
• Develop and set stretch goals for direct reports in line with Company strategy.
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Lead collaborative work partnership with union leaders.

Critical Skills & Competencies:

• Proven track record of successful team building and leadership, change management experience is a plus
• Experience in continuous improvement practices and analysis
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing training and knowledge
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Solid computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with resin manufacturing-based technology, processes and principles is preferred.
• Experience working with Union Leaders and represented employees strongly preferred

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a 4-year degree in a related discipline, an MBA is a plus
• 7+ years' experience in a leadership role in manufacturing management, preferably in a resin-based industry or another continuous process-oriented operation

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.