Assistant Plant Manager, CL Site Operations Fairburn

DP World•Fairburn, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager supports the Plant Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing of products while meeting quality standards and production goals. This role is critical in leading plant staff, improving processes, maintaining compliance, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Over 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, plant operations, and third-party logistics (3PL) environments.
Deep expertise in lean manufacturing principles, safety compliance, and quality management systems.
Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a strategic mindset and results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Assist the Plant Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating overall plant operations to achieve production and quality targets.
Lead, supervise, and motivate frontline supervisors and hourly personnel to ensure optimal performance.
Monitor and analyze production metrics, identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and quality.
Support inventory control, scheduling, labor management, and capacity planning efforts.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and costs.
Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of plant employees.
Serve as acting Plant Manager during absences or as assigned.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence across shifts.
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and other departments to resolve issues and streamline operations.