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Plant Manager

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Plant Manager to take the helm of our massive corrugated manufacturing facility in Georgia. We aren't just looking for an administrator—we need an operational force who understands state-of-the-art packaging machinery, drives peak efficiency, and knows how to lead high-performing production teams safely.

If you thrive on high-volume production, technological integration, and building a winning plant culture, this is your next career defining role.

What You’ll Do:

  • Drive Next-Gen Manufacturing: Champion the integration and optimal output of advanced corrugated machinery, turning cutting-edge equipment design into operational excellence.
  • Lead Operations End-to-End: Direct all daily plant functions across safety, production, distribution, maintenance, and warehousing.
  • Master the Numbers: Systematically analyze plant financial performance, build annual budgets, manage labor/material costs, and uncover hidden savings and revenue growth opportunities.
  • Build & Inspire Top Talent: Mentor supervisors, manage performance, and build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and positive employee relations.
  • Deliver Uncompromised Quality & Safety: Enforce strict OSHA, environmental (DEQ), and company compliance while keeping product quality high and incident rates low.
  • Partner for Success: Work hand-in-hand with Sales, Customer Service, and HR to align plant capability with customer demand and talent growth.

What You Bring:

  • Corrugated Expertise: Minimum 10 years of corrugated manufacturing experience required.
  • Proven Leadership: At least 5 years in a direct plant management or senior supervisory role with a track record of driving unit performance.
  • Machinery & Tech Savvy: Strong working knowledge of modern corrugated equipment, capabilities, maintenance, and technical workflow optimization.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Edge: Adept at reading financial/operational metrics, navigating technical instructions, and using data to make real-time cost-saving decisions.
  • Crisis Control & Communication: Exceptional emotional intelligence under pressure, with the ability to lead effective meetings, train staff, and navigate complex personnel matters.
  • Education: High school diploma/GED with technical coursework required; College Degree strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Expectations:

  • Fast-Paced Manufacturing: Active exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise levels, and varied industrial conditions.
  • Hands-On Leadership: Requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.

Ready to lead one of our premier facilities? Apply today!!!

Qualifications

Lead the Charge: Plant Manager

Location: Georgia

Reports To: General Manager

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Skills

  • Plant Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Budgeting
  • OSHA compliance
  • Production Planning
  • Corrugated Packaging
  • Team Leadership

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