Job Description
MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for our client, aglobal leader in the finishing and processing of high-quality technical fibers to reinforce rubber products for the automotive, industrial, and oil and gas industries,
in Mansfield, GA. As a
Plant Manager, you will lead manufacturing operations by driving safety, quality, productivity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing teams and aligning plant performance with company objectives.
This is a direct-hire opportunity.Benefits Package- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental loss insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid holidays
Required Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical 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
Preferred Education and Experience- Manufacturing leadership experience in the textile, chemical, automotive, or rubber-related industries
General Requirements- Strategic focus on operational excellence, safety, quality, and leadership
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated success driving a strong safety culture
- Proven ability to improve plant KPIs
- Experience maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance
- Strong leadership, team-building, and people management skills
- Ability to lead a workforce across multiple shifts and departments
- Clear and professional communication skills with hourly employees, peers, and executives
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational issues and implement sustainable solutions
- Strategic thinking with the ability to align plant operations with company objectives
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to support customer visits and audits
Essential Functions- 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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Shift work