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Plant Manager

Carlisle Companies Incorporated
La Fayette, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. We are looking for a Plant Manager located in our Lafayette, GA Plant.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager has general management responsibility for the overall manufacturing processes as well as the physical facility. This includes accountabilities for all products manufactured, all aspects of safety performance including environmental, product quality and quantity, personnel hiring and discipline, training, budgeting, shipping, and receiving, cost control and reduction, developing a strong team environment with clear and effective communications. Serve as the key interface with a variety of support personnel including R&D, Engineering, Technical Services, Scheduling, Sales and Customer Service and Logistics. Utilize the Carlisle Operating System framework as the foundation for the training of employees and to support operational requirements. Scope of the job hours of operations 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday with “On Call” 24 hours availability. Possible weekend hours to meet production demands in busy seasons. Occasional travel to other facilities for meetings or training, typically no more than 15% travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop a manufacturing team to provide exceptional customer service by providing the required quantities of products at the lowest possible cost and highest quality while maintaining a safe work environment. Specific duties include employee development/training, plant scheduling, interviewing, hiring/firing, customer contact, root cause analysis, financial tracking, safety implementation, supplier evaluation, and process improvement.
  • Implementation of Lean Manufacturing. This includes orderly housekeeping (5S), adequate inventory turns, throughput time reduction, and advanced manufacturing techniques. The Plant Manager is expected to be the “champion” of the Carlisle Operating System implementation at this facility.
  • Inventory control. This involves releasing all raw materials, supplies, and finished goods. The Plant Manager is also responsible for implementation of an inventory audit procedure to ensure accurate inventories are always maintained.
  • Creating an environment for success among supervisory and production employees. It is pertinent that the Plant Manager convey an attitude that is positive and confident. He/she must direct the staff to achieve their highest level of performance while treating them with respect and dignity.
  • Interaction with the rest of the company. Work with purchasing, environmental, health & safety, engineering, human resources, and corporate staff. The Plant Manager will be called upon to be the local expert for their plant regarding these topics.
  • Other duties can include interactions with inside and outside customers as well as outside vendors and agencies.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving
  • Proven ability to select employees, set goals and objectives, coach, and lead direct and indirect employees, and conduct performance appraisal reviews.
  • Ability to function in a team environment, work well with others, handles multiple priorities and projects are necessary.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and direct reports
  • Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
  • Strong team building, decision making and people management
  • Strong process and mechanical systems understanding, project management experience is a
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP Systems, SAP experience is a
  • Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and lead

Education and Experience:

  • Required:
    • Bachelor's degree engineering, business administration or related field preferred
    • Five to seven (5-7) supervisory/management experience, with at least four (4) years in a manufacturing specifically.
    • Prior experience in operations research/process flow and scheduling department work
    • Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
    • Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office
    • Strong communication skills and proven ability to lead people and get results from
    • Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing
    • Understand fundamentals of coaching, counseling, and
    • Strong problem analysis and resolution
    • Comprehension/understanding of reading, speaking, and math
    • Ability to measure performance of standards and
    • Efficient problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful work
    • ISO9001/14001 experience a plus

Working Conditions:

  • Typical office supplies and computer, printer, fax machine
  • Computer software: SAP, Microsoft products,
  • In an office and factory setting

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Our employees' well-being is crucial to Carlisle's success. Despite the nationwide increase in healthcare costs, Carlisle has maintained the same employee premiums for four consecutive years by absorbing the rising medical insurance expenses. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to tailor a benefits program that perfectly suits your needs.

Benefits offered:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance- DAY 1
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Advocate – health care concierge service
  • PTO – sick days, 11 holidays, vacation
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible Spending accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account)
  • College Scholarships for Dependents
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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Requirements:
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and products as well as quality systems and associated literacy of SPC, SOP's, process specifications etc.
  • Knowledge of government regulations as they relate to people, plant and process operations such as FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, Worker's Comp, EPA and unemployment.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Financial and accounting familiarity including budgeting, cost control, financial data and project justification and ACE Process.
  • Overall understanding of the logistics process including raw material and finished goods shipments and customer service.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite
  • Strong knowledge and experience working in an ERP system, preferably SAP
  • Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to speak in front of groups and make effective presentations.
  • Good organizational skills along with effective time management.
  • Ability to effectively delegate to subordinates and others in supporting roles.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle stress and make decisions under a variety of challenging circumstances.

Continuous Improvement

  • "Expectations to understand, participate in, and support company COS initiatives, with focus on developing a lean mindset”

Education and Experience:

  • Required:
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering field or Business-Related Area.
    • 10 Years of Experience in a manufacturing position, or plant operations.

Working Conditions:

  • Environment is generally an office and manufacturing setting.
  • Exposure to materials used in the manufacture of polyisocyanurate products including polyols, MDI, facers of various types, various additives, plastics, cardboard packaging, wood, etc.

Physical Requirements:


OCCASIONALLY


FREQUENTLY


CONTINUOUSLY


(0-30%)


(31-60%)


(61-100%)


LIFTING OR CARRYING


. 1-10 LBS


X



. 11-20 LBS


X



. 21-40 LBS


X



. 41-50 LBS



. 51 OR MORE LBS



PUSHING OR PULLING:


. 1-40 LBS


X



. 41-50 LBS


X



. 51 OR MORE LBS



BENDING OR STOOPING


X



REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL


X



DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES


X



OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS


X



CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)


X



WALKING


X



STANDING


X



SITTING


X



WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES


X



REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)


X


VISION


X


HEARING


X


DEXTERITY


X


HAND EYE COORDINATION


X


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

  • Required when on the plant floor.

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