Pratt Industries Verified
Packaging & Containers, Paper & Forest Products, Manufacturing
Plant Manager
Conyers, GAOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month ago
Required skills
- corrugated manufacturing
- plant management
- supervisory role
- corrugated equipment
- machinery maintenance
- technical workflow optimization
- financial metrics
- operational metrics
- cost-saving decisions
- emotional intelligence
Nice to have
- college degree
- technical coursework
Role summary
A large corrugated manufacturing facility in Georgia seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations. The role requires a strong understanding of advanced packaging machinery, driving efficiency, and leading production teams safely. Responsibilities include end-to-end operations management (safety, production, distribution, maintenance, warehousing), financial analysis, budgeting, cost management, talent development, quality control, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of corrugated manufacturing experience and 5 years in a direct plant management or senior supervisory role, with proven technical and analytical skills, and strong leadership capabilities.
The Opportunity: We are looking for a Plant Manager to take the helm of our massive corrugated manufacturing facility in Georgia. We aren't just looking for an administrator—we need an operational force who understands state-of-the-art packaging machinery, drives peak efficiency, and knows how to lead high-performing production teams safely. If you thrive on high-volume production, technological integration, and building a winning plant culture, this is your next career defining role. What You’ll Do:
- Drive Next-Gen Manufacturing: Champion the integration and optimal output of advanced corrugated machinery, turning cutting-edge equipment design into operational excellence.
- Lead Operations End-to-End: Direct all daily plant functions across safety, production, distribution, maintenance, and warehousing.
- Master the Numbers: Systematically analyze plant financial performance, build annual budgets, manage labor/material costs, and uncover hidden savings and revenue growth opportunities.
- Build & Inspire Top Talent: Mentor supervisors, manage performance, and build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and positive employee relations.
- Deliver Uncompromised Quality & Safety: Enforce strict OSHA, environmental (DEQ), and company compliance while keeping product quality high and incident rates low.
- Partner for Success: Work hand-in-hand with Sales, Customer Service, and HR to align plant capability with customer demand and talent growth.
- Corrugated Expertise: Minimum 10 years of corrugated manufacturing experience required.
- Proven Leadership: At least 5 years in a direct plant management or senior supervisory role with a track record of driving unit performance.
- Machinery & Tech Savvy: Strong working knowledge of modern corrugated equipment, capabilities, maintenance, and technical workflow optimization.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Edge: Adept at reading financial/operational metrics, navigating technical instructions, and using data to make real-time cost-saving decisions.
- Crisis Control & Communication: Exceptional emotional intelligence under pressure, with the ability to lead effective meetings, train staff, and navigate complex personnel matters.
- Education: High school diploma/GED with technical coursework required; College Degree strongly preferred.
- Fast-Paced Manufacturing: Active exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise levels, and varied industrial conditions.
- Hands-On Leadership: Requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
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