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Plant Manager

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Suwanee, GA · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

Plant Manager – Manufacturing Operations (Full P&L Ownership)

A large manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations, drive growth, and oversee all functional teams. This site includes approximately 500 hourly and 50 salaried employees with a substantial operating budget. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience, proven P&L management, and the ability to scale operations in a fast?moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all plant operations including production, HR, supply chain, safety, quality, and engineering

Manage full P&L, operating budget, and financial performance

Oversee a large workforce and ensure alignment across all departments

Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and strategic growth initiatives

Support aggressive market?share expansion goals over the next several years

Foster an agile, energetic, and open?minded culture focused on innovation and scalability

Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and operational KPIs

Must?Have Qualifications

5–10 years of plant management experience in manufacturing

Experience overseeing operations of 200+ employees

Strong background in fabrication or general manufacturing (service?only backgrounds are not a fit)

Proven experience managing budgets and full P&L responsibility

Demonstrated ability to lead cross?functional teams

Growth?focused mindset with the ability to adapt, innovate, and scale processes

Energetic, agile leadership style — not set in their ways, open to new ideas

Nice?to?Have Qualifications

Industrial or mechanical engineering background

Experience in sheet metal manufacturing

Prior process engineering or industrial engineering exposure

Ideal Candidate Profile

Mature, confident, and capable of influencing at all levels

Strong emotional intelligence and ability to deescalate situations

Comfortable driving change and leading a large, complex operation

Strategic thinker with hands?on understanding of manufacturing processes