Plant Operations Manager, Precision Metalforming Phoenix Stamping Group - 2.9 Atlanta, GA Job Details $115,000 - $160,000 a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Team supervision Manufacturing facility experience Managing manufacturing teams Factory experience Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Your Mandate Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing Lead two Phoenix Stamping Group plants to peak operational performance. You will harmonize people, processes, and equipment to achieve superior safety, quality, cost, and delivery—while cultivating a high-engagement, improvement-first culture. What Success Looks Like Safety RIR trending down through proactive hazard elimination and effective corrective actions. OEE rising as bottlenecks are removed and changeovers optimized. 6S and QEK activity embedded in daily routines, not events. COPQ reduced via robust process controls and disciplined problem-solving. OTD consistently met as schedules mirror true demand and inventory goals. Operating expenses on or under budget; Gross Margin % improving. Your Accountabilities Oversee Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Material Handling to meet company objectives. Champion safety as a committee member; lead root-cause analyses and corrective action plans. Coordinate statutory training and maintain compliance across both sites. Build and manage plant schedules that align with demand and inventory targets. Drive OEE and efficiency to impact OTD, output, and variable labor on the P&L. Lead shipping/receiving execution, inventory management (including cycle counts), and material handling equipment maintenance. Support equipment installations and layout projects; manage internal and contractor activities to plan. Audit standard work and process control plans to minimize defects and quality costs. Review quality metrics with plant leaders to identify root causes and deploy effective countermeasures. Evaluate staffing and talent placement; develop Supervisors, Leads, and all direct/indirect labor. Identify operator upskilling needs and implement targeted training programs. Implement 6S and visual factory practices and monitor sustainment. Stay current on modern operations methods and translate them for practical team use. Budget and manage plant P&L; positively influence variable labor and operating expense lines. Own the Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program and deliver quarterly results. Continuous Improvement Engine Deploy Lean tools across production and support processes to elevate flow and reduce waste. Collect the right data and use structured problem-solving to eradicate root causes. Harness ideas from every team member to implement scalable improvements. Operate with Discipline Promote continuous improvement through awareness, training, procurement, and process upgrades. Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe workplace via 6S and participate in audits. Partner with other functions to align capabilities, share timelines, and meet project deliverables. Meet organizational standards for quality systems, health and safety, legal requirements, environmental policies, and duty of care. Execute responsibilities in line with company policies and ethical, lawful standards. Background and Capabilities Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience. Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. Metal stamping and metal fabrication background preferred. Working knowledge of Lean principles. Proven P&L exposure with measurable financial impact. Quality systems knowledge (ISO 9001:2015 preferred). Strong analytical, organizational, and computer skills; Excel and ERP proficiency. Demonstrated expertise scheduling within/through ERP systems. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Competencies You Demonstrate Leadership and people management Continuous improvement SOP development and adherence Supervision of teams OSHA 10-Hour Certification Production optimization Lean manufacturing expertise Coaching and mentoring Operational metrics and KPI ownership ERP and MRP systems Production planning and scheduling Inventory management and control Workplace safety and EHS management Scheduling proficiency Budgeting and forecasting Equipment and Technology Landscape MIG welder Thread gauges (GO/NO-GO) CNC laser cutter Punch press Press brake Stamping press Cold heading machine Robotic welder ERP software Calipers and micrometers Industrial robot