Plant Manager-CONFIDENTIAL

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for our client, a global 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

• Bachelors 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.