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Plant Manager

Snelling

Thomson, GA · Posted October 13, 2026

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Summary: We are seeking for a dependable Plant Manager who direct and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage the company’s operations and ensuring that operations comply with applicable environmental and safety regulations, industry standards and company guidelines • Drive operational excellence and profitability incorporating “Lean Manufacturing” principles • Develop and control profits, plans, and a budget • Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, shipping and receiving • Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner • Implement cost effective systems of control over capital operating expenditures • Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards • Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or adjust when necessary • Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives • Provide direction, development and leadership to your team

REQUIREMENTS: • Previous experience running a manufacturing operation • Proven track record of top line and bottom-line growth • Working knowledge of Powder Coat finishing systems and light manufacturing • Experience in “Lean Manufacturing” • Experience in project management • Superior interpersonal skills and time management skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Typical office environment with frequent trips to the production floor. The production floor is not climate controlled.