Assistant Plant Manager Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Assistant Plant Manager 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Fairburn, GA 30213 DP World North America delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years. Do you have what it takes to lead a team in a highly complex Technology environment? We are looking for an Assistant Plant Manager , based in Fairburn , to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all operational processes. If planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectations is in your DNA then this is the job for you! About the

Role Position Summary:

The Assistant Plant Manager supports the Plant Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing of products while meeting quality standards and production goals. This role is critical in leading plant staff, improving processes, maintaining compliance, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Plant Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating overall plant operations to achieve production and quality targets. Lead, supervise, and motivate frontline supervisors and hourly personnel to ensure optimal performance. Monitor and analyze production metrics, identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and quality. Support inventory control, scheduling, labor management, and capacity planning efforts. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and costs. Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of plant employees. Serve as acting Plant Manager during absences or as assigned. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence across shifts. Collaborate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and other departments to resolve issues and streamline operations. Qualifications Summary Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Administration, or a related field. Over 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, plant operations, and third-party logistics (3PL) environments. Deep expertise in lean manufacturing principles, safety compliance, and quality management systems. Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and executing continuous improvement initiatives. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a strategic mindset and results-oriented approach. Compensation DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person