Plant General Manager

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Apex, NC

61d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Plant General Manager, you will serve as the on-site executive leader for AP Emissions Technologies' new 208,000-square-foot facility in Apex, North Carolina. You will lead the site's start-up, production ramp-up, and long-term operational performance across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, automation, supply chain, quality, logistics, EHS, and people development. This is a high-impact leadership role with end-to-end accountability for site performance, from facility commissioning and team development through customer-ready production and shipment. You will establish the operating foundation for a new manufacturing facility while building a high-performing team and delivering on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required
10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in U.S.-based heavy or advanced manufacturing
At least 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager or equivalent senior site leader
Demonstrated experience leading a greenfield or brownfield plant start-up and production ramp-up
Experience in chemical manufacturing, automotive components, emissions manufacturing, or a closely related industry
Experience leading large, cross-functional organizations spanning production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and EHS
Proven accountability for multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets
Demonstrated success delivering improvements in cost, yield, productivity, and operational performance
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies
Deep understanding of high-volume, automated manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and automotive OEM expectations
Understanding of U.S. manufacturing regulations, OSHA requirements, and North Carolina environmental and safety requirements
Experience with ERP/MES systems, operational reporting, budgeting, and data analysis
Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering, automation, equipment reliability, and plant maintenance
Plant operations and manufacturing leadership
Greenfield/brownfield facility start-up and production ramp-up
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Budget and P&L management
Capital planning and project execution
Manufacturing engineering and automation
Supply chain and inventory management
Quality systems and regulatory compliance
Operational KPI management and data analysis
Talent development and organizational design
Strong business acumen and results-oriented mindset
Ability to build, develop, and inspire large, diverse manufacturing teams
Data-driven decision-making and sound operational judgment
Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost priorities
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the shop floor
Ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced, ambiguous start-up environment
Strong collaboration skills across technical, operational, and corporate teams

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience with automotive quality systems such as IATF 16949 and OEM manufacturing expectations preferred
Lean or Six Sigma certification, PMP, or other formal project-management credential preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop cross-functional teams across production, engineering, maintenance, automation, supply chain, quality, logistics, and EHS
Establish organizational structure, clear accountability, performance expectations, and site governance
Build manufacturing career paths, succession plans, mentoring programs, and performance management practices
Establish a safety-first, continuous-improvement culture across all shifts
Lead manufacturing operations for cordierite ceramic substrate production, automated DPF/DOC/TWC catalyst coating, and automated substrate encapsulation
Develop and execute production, staffing, resource allocation, capacity, and ramp-up plans to meet customer demand
Own site performance across key metrics including output, OEE, on-time delivery, scrap, yield, conversion cost, inventory, and quality
Apply Lean and continuous-improvement methodologies to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve throughput
Partner with R&D and technical teams to transition products from laboratory and pilot stages into stable, scalable mass production
Lead engineering and maintenance strategy, including equipment lifecycle management, commissioning, capital projects, retrofits, and process improvements
Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime across production assets and plant utilities
Partner with automation and process teams to stabilize manufacturing systems and establish standard work
Own site environmental, health, and safety performance and compliance with OSHA, North Carolina requirements, and corporate standards
Lead supply chain, inventory control, warehousing, material receipt, and finished-goods logistics
Mitigate supply risks associated with ceramics, washcoat materials, and precious-metal-related inputs
Own the site operating budget and financial performance across labor, energy, materials, overhead, and conversion costs
Lead cost-reduction, value engineering, yield improvement, and waste-reduction initiatives
Monitor performance against budget, identify variances, and communicate results, risks, and mitigation plans to the Division President
Serve as the primary site contact for regulators, authorities, key suppliers, and visiting OEM and industrial customers
Partner with division and technical leadership on capital projects, process scale-up, new product readiness, customer delivery, and quality initiatives