Plant Manager

MAU Workforce Solutions
Mansfield, GA
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.
Posted 2026-07-28

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