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