PLANT MANAGER, KENNESAW GEORGIA

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our team as Plant Manager in Kennesaw, Georgia. Our newly commissioned production facility requires a motivated hands-on leader to oversee plant operations, processes and people. This role requires leadership by example to develop a culture of operational excellence to meet and exceed the needs of our globally branded customers. We're looking for an individual who has a strong manufacturing background with the drive and desire to develop new processes and create efficiencies within our growing operation. This individual will be required to embrace challenges with resilience and hold themselves and the plant accountable to meeting business needs. This is a key role within the organization which will work with and be supported directly by the executive and ownership team.

Get ready to join a dynamic and growing organization where your skills will make a significant impact and you will have unlimited potential to grow your career!

ABOUT US

New Wave Global is a leading supplier and manufacturer of single unit dose laundry and dishwasher pods for national brand and private label customers. We've been delivering innovative solutions to major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies across North America since 2009. While driving change through sustainable solutions, our innovations in the single unit dose laundry and dishwasher detergent category have resulted in advanced standards, accelerated sales, and improved quality of life for the everyday American. New Wave Global looks at the changing marketplace and targets opportunities for replacing traditional formats with sustainable single unit dose pods. We are a proud and certified minority owned business.

ROLE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, scheduling, equipment and facilities maintenance, quality controls, safety, and other production-related activities
• Plan, organize, direct and run day-to-day operations to meet manufacturing targets and organizational goals
• Accountable for leading efforts to ensure facility compliance with respect to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Identify reliability and production improvement opportunities, develop engineering solutions and champion the plan to implement solutions
• Monitor and initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and quality systems. Investigate and identify root causes of any safety and regulatory non-compliance and production downtime to prevent reoccurrence of similar events
• Mentor, train and lead cross-functional teams to ensure a strong and positive organizational culture with a focus on operational excellence. Provide active feedback, supervision and training to ensure our team puts their best foot forward everyday to maximizes performance outcomes.
• Maintain necessary administrative records including project-based tracking and daily production reports.
• Ensure machinery and equipment usage is optimized and preventative maintenance programs are adhered to.
• Oversee inventory management including materials, consumables and supplies to maximize production uptime.
• Monitor and evaluate costs to ensure financial optimization of the production facility while adhering to budgets and capital improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with senior leadership on the status of daily operations and projects.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is required.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in manufacturing is required.
• Attention to details, critical thinking and analysis, management of processes, people and materials.

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies including lean and six sigma.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with change management.
• Ability to work in a production environment with frequent standing.
• This is an onsite position. You must live within a reasonable driving distance of the facility or be willing to relocate before start date.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and vacation commensurate with experience
• Performance based bonus
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance

New Wave Global is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate in employment and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, disability, results of genetic testing, service in the military or any other trait that is protected under local, state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.