Plant Manager Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a major impact in the business world and be part of a passionate team? Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is looking for a strong and motivated Plant Manager for the manufacturing operations in Thomson, GA (located just outside of Augusta, GA).

The Plant Manager directs and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with production of company product(s), utilizing knowledge of throughput, inventory and operating expenses for multi process Automotive Acoustic product manufacturing, including Compound Injection Molding.

Responsibilities of the Plant Manager:

• Responsible for a multi-functional plant producing products for customers. Supervises plant finance, manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, human resources, and information systems.  Has P&L responsibility for assigned location. 
• Will make decisions that will have a significant impact on the business of the company in terms of costs, schedules, and customer relationships.
• Oversees daily activities of facility to include, shipping and receiving, maintenance, production control, quality, production, and human resources.
• Interfaces with Corporate office and sister plants to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling, shipping, and production.
• Troubleshoot production and maintenance issues and immediately enacts contingency plans as needed.
• Review on going performance results to targets, takes corrective action, implement, and measure results.
• Establish standards, controls, and budgets while maintaining optimum production and utilization of human resources.
• Direct and guide the need for change for the purpose of improving methods by the use of measurable standards, realistic goals and accountability for improvement
• Support the activities of subordinates, communicate vision and develop individuals for the purpose of growth.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment, which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Ensures processes and equipment correspond to the best affordable standards.
• Ensures process and equipment warrant permanent improvements in controllability and productivity.
• Directs and guides manufacturing methods by the use of throughput, inventory, and operating expense as the method of operation.
• Adherence to plant safety requirements as established by company policy.
• Supports the activities of subordinates, communicates vision, develops individuals for the purpose of growth.
• Performs all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage personnel assigned.
• Participate in production decisions concerning new product lines.
• Establish and maintain the Production schedule for each product and meet release dates.
• Plant facility layout and ergonomics.
• Responsible for production – related communication flow and coordination between all resources.
• Coordinate with plant human resources and/or corporate human resources with regards to development, training, recruitment and evaluation of personnel.
• Responsible to manage personnel and projects within his/her departments.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required to support team objectives.
• Required to adhere to applicable QS9000/TS 16949 requirements.
• Required to adhere to applicable ISO 14001 requirements.
• Required to adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations.

Requirements of the Plant Manager: 

• Five to eight years' experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing.
• Strong personal leadership, vision, organizational and communication abilities, technical and mechanical background desirable.
• Knowledgeable of customer product line and internal manufacturing processes to include all functions from raw materials to finished goods, as well as equipment and machinery.
• Computer Experience (M/S Word, Excel), ERP Systems.
• Knowledge of P&L statements and the ability to understand accounting statements in order to maintain a profitable operation.

Benefits of the Plant Manager: 

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career. 
• Salary range is $150,000 to $180,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training. 
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one. 
• Generous and flexible paid time off. 
• 401(K) match, fully vested. 
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis(FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others). 
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

About Adler Pelzer Group

Adler Pelzer Group was founded by talented people and families that around the 1960's in Europe and decided to start their respective journeys in the automotive industry. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founders was and still is one of the cornerstones of what we, at the Adler Pelzer Group, are today. 

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing, of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers. 

Join Adler Pelzer's team and become an integral part of a tradition that, through the years, had guided us to achieve the highest possible degree of product excellence in the automotive world. To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.adlerpelzer.com

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) is an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify program.

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