Plant Manager
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPlant Manager Automotive Manufacturing | Buford, GA
$150,000
Bonus
Are you the type of leader who thrives out on the floor rather than behind a desk?
Do you get energized by turning challenges into wins and building a strong culture from the ground up?
We are searching for a Plant Manager to take charge of a 150+ person automotive manufacturing facility in Buford, GA. This site specializes in thermoforming and box foaming, with automation projects already underway. It is a high-visibility plant that needs a leader who can roll up their sleeves, engage with the team, and steer operations through customer demands, audits, and escalations, while building momentum toward long-term success.
What you will be doing
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Leading day-to-day operations for a 150 to 160 person manufacturing facility
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Driving engagement and culture alignment across the plant floor
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Overseeing thermoforming and foaming processes while integrating automation projects
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Managing customer expectations, audits, and escalations with confidence
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Balancing strategic leadership with a hands-on presence on the shop floor
What we are looking for
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An automotive manufacturing background is a must
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Hands-on leadership style, visible, approachable, and action-oriented
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Strong track record in operational turnaround or improvement projects
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Comfortable in fast-paced, customer-focused environments
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Someone with the drive and energy to fight through early challenges and deliver results
Why you will love it
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A chance to make a real impact in a plant that is critical to the business
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Freedom to bring energy, structure, and culture change
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Career growth opportunities within a global automotive supplier
Location: Buford, GA
Function: Plant Leadership / Manufacturing Operations
Industry: Automotive Supply Chain
If you are ready to step up and take ownership of a plant where the challenges are real but the rewards are even greater, we would love to hear from you.