Plant Manager - Automotive Tier 1
Plant 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
- Leading day-to-day operations for a 150–160 person manufacturing facility
- Driving engagement and culture alignment across the plant floor
- Overseeing thermoforming and foaming processes while integrating automation projects
- Managing customer expectations, audits, and escalations with confidence
- Balancing strategic leadership with a hands-on presence on the shop floor
What we are looking for
- Automotive manufacturing background is a must
- Hands-on leadership style, visible, approachable, and action-oriented
- Strong track record in operational turnaround or improvement projects
- Comfortable in fast-paced, customer-focused environments
- Someone with the drive and energy to fight through early challenges and deliver results
Why you will love it
- A chance to make a real impact in a plant that is critical to the business
- Freedom to bring energy, structure, and culture change
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 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.
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