Assistant Plant Manager – automotive Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Assistant Plant Manager

• automotive Automotive Client Suwanee, GA 30024

Job Responsibilities:

Factory Construction & Setup

• Oversee the end-to-end factory setup process, working closely with engineering, contractors, and suppliers to ensure a smooth transition from construction to production. Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify potential risks, regulatory requirements, and compliance challenges in the U.S. manufacturing environment to prevent operational setbacks. Manufacturing Readiness & Equipment Planning
• Support equipment selection, installation, and layout optimization to align with production efficiency and industry best practices. Operational Strategy & Process Optimization
• Develop production workflows, material flow logistics, and safety protocols to ensure factory operations align with lean manufacturing principles. Cross-functional Coordination & Leadership
• Act as the right-hand person to the Plant Manager, facilitating communication between corporate teams in China and U.

S. operations, and ensuring smooth project execution.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; 10+ years of experience in plant construction, factory setup, or manufacturing operations. Manufacturing Expertise
• Strong background in automotive or electronics manufacturing, with a deep understanding of factory workflows, automation, and production optimization. U.S. Factory Regulations & Compliance
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, local labor laws, and permitting processes to ensure compliance during factory setup and operations. Cross-Cultural & Project Management Skills
• Ability to bridge the gap between Chinese headquarters and U.S. teams, with strong communication and leadership skills. Hands-on Problem Solving
• Proven ability to identify operational risks, troubleshoot factory setup challenges, and optimize production processes.

Ideal candidate will have:

Experience in factory setup, meaning they have participated in the full process of establishing a manufacturing operation from scratch — including site selection, facility design, construction, and fit-out. At the same time, they should also have hands-on experience in factory operations and management. Candidate questions

• require answer to be considered 1) Does candidate have 10 years in manufacturing operations and plant setup
• please explain. 2) Please explain your background in Automotive factory operations
• leadership
• automation
• workflows 3) Explain your experience in labor law
• like OSHA and EPA type laws. 4) Prior background in working with Chinese companies
• understanding backgrounds
• cultures etc.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$130,000.00

• $165,000.00 per year Application Question(s): To be considered
• explain your experience in factory setup
• from start to launch.

To be considered please explain your experience in daily automotive plant operations.

Experience:

Automotive factory management: 5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Suwanee, GA 30024 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Suwanee, GA 30024: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person