Plant Operations Manager: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Vestis Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Atlanta, GA seeks a Plant Operations Manager to lead daily production activities, ensure safety, and drive efficiency across the plant. You will coordinate maintenance, safety programs, and process improvements while building cross-functional team capability.

The role emphasizes cost control, timely production, and high-quality output aligned with Vestis’s standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Industrial and/or Mechanical Engineering/Technology or related field.
• 4-6 years in a corporate production environment with leadership responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead cross-departmental teams and drive results.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production plant operations with safety and efficiency in mind.
• Manage maintenance, wastewater/environmental compliance, and equipment upkeep.
• Monitor production KPIs and drive cost-effective improvements.
• Hire, develop, and manage plant operations staff.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

Safety Management

Education

Bachelors in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

MBA or related management

Job description

Vestis Corporation in Atlanta, GA seeks a Plant Operations Manager to lead daily production activities, ensure safety, and drive efficiency across the plant. You will coordinate maintenance, safety programs, and process improvements while building cross-functional team capability.

The role emphasizes cost control, timely production, and high-quality output aligned with Vestis’s standards and regulatory requirements.