Job Description

Our company is searching for a proven leader that is committed to making a difference to join our team as the  Plant   Manager in our Cartersville, GA location. We own market-leading businesses that provide railcar products and services in North America.

Our purpose is to  Deliver Goods for the Good of All . The Plant Manager of Cartersville will be a critical addition to the success of our Rail Maintenance Services strategy and delivery to our customers.  The Cartersville plant services and maintains railcars for the North American rail industry and is actively growing its capacity.

What You'll be Doing:

• Developing the processes and team and sustaining a level of excellence in delivery for our customers
• Establish functional business plans and technical project objectives to meet the short- and long- term goals of the operation
• Exercise leadership with respect to production volume, cost and quality of production; meeting production and delivery dates
• Manage the day-to-day direction of plant operations leadership team, including superintendents, foremen, and supervisors
• Direct auxiliary functions within a plant to support operations: EHS, Quality, Material Control, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement departments
• Responsible for maintenance of plant and production facilities, including preventative maintenance program
• Forecast labor requirements and recommends equipment and layout changes
• Establish changes in production methods or material handling procedures for overall excellence
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices
• Work with QA team to ensure that products meet customer standards 

• Four year degree Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• 7+ years manufacturing operations management and supervision experience required
• 5+ years manufacturing repair facility experience or similar environment
• 5+ years manufacturing continuous improvement experience
• Ability to analyze and interpret blueprints and production drawings and plan cost efficient work procedures that meet quality requirements
• Demonstrated leadership in creation of a plant environment that supports the community as a vital neighbor
• Leadership in creating a production team that is engaged with minimal turnover

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