Plant Manager (Printing)-Flowery Branch, GA

Description Excellent opportunity for an experienced Folding Carton Plant Manager!   Fortis Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Plant Managerto oversee business operations for our Flowery Branch, GA facility, specializing in Folding Carton packaging products.   If you've got at least 7 years experience in manufacturing Management this is your chance to shine and make an impact on a high-performing team. Join us and bring your expertise to a growing company that values service, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.   Ideal candidates will be: Data driven; able to use data to drive business outcomes. Possess strong communication and people development skills, with the proven ability to build cohesive, motivated teams. Capable of leading teams through change and growth. Strong in project management and process management. Customer champions, determined to deliver high quality products on time, every time! Focused on running a safe and profitable business. Experience working in folding carton and/or packaging industry is required. This position offers competitive salary and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, accident and critical care insurance, life insurance, pet insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, paid sick time, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, charitable gift matching, and more!   What you'll do in the day-to-day: As the Plant Manager you are responsible for the end-to-end performance of a single manufacturing site. You will operate the facility as a standalone business and are fully accountable for safety, cost, quality, delivery, and the people within that site. As the Plant Manager, you are expected to create a disciplined operating environment where daily execution is stable, performance gaps are recognized early, losses are contained immediately, and recurring issues are eliminated through structured problem solving. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership Expectations: Act as general manager of the site. Own outcomes. Lead with discipline and integrity. Build systems that sustain results. Safety & Compliance: Own safety performance for the site and lead a zero-injury culture. Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and customer requirements. Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions address root causes. Hold leaders accountable for safe behaviors and standard work execution. Daily Execution & Operating Rhythm: Lead shift-level tiered meetings and daily performance reviews. Define daily goals based on actual production mix and constraints. Drive early recognition of performance gaps and immediate intervention. Maintain visibility to production status, labor, scrap, downtime, and delivery risk. Financial & Cost Ownership: Own site financial performance including labor, scrap, overhead, and inventory. Translate monthly budgets into daily operating targets. Manage cost drivers using data and facts. Deliver measurable and sustainable financial improvements. Scrap, Quality & Continuous Improvement: Own scrap and quality performance. Manage scrap using order-level targets, containment, and escalation. Lead structured root-cause problem solving. Eliminate recurring issues, not manage around them. People Leadership & Organization Effectiveness: Build and develop the site leadership team. Define ownership, expectations, and accountability. Coach leaders to act as owners. Address performance issues directly and timely. Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Management: Ensure production plans are executable and capacity-aligned. Balance service, cost, and stability. Own inventory accuracy and movement discipline. Equipment, Reliability & Capacity Management: Ensure equipment capability and reliability. Improve uptime, throughput, and changeovers. Identify and communicate capacity constraints. Communication & Transparency: Communicate performance clearly. Escalate risks early. Ensure accurate and actionable data. Additional duties, as required. Key Measures of Success Safety and compliance Labor productivity and cost Scrap and yield On-time delivery Inventory and working capital Daily execution stability Closure of systemic gaps Leadership team capability Requirements: Education and Experience: College Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline preferred. At least 7 years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven record of leading manufacturing teams to meet or exceed company goals. Knowledge of flexographic or digital printing processes preferred. Lean / Six Sigma experience is preferred. Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated cost, quality, and delivery ownership. Strong financial and data-driven leadership skills. Knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems and formal operating systems. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proactive, creative thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities. Ability to lead change and build consensus to achieve operational objectives. Proficient with Microsoft office (including Microsoft Excel and Outlook). Able to relate mechanical and technical concepts in non-technical language. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct supervision: Production Manager or Supervisor, Scheduler, and Maintenance. Indirect supervision of production team (press operators, rewinders, press helpers, shipping, warehouse, etc.), Customer Service, Pre-Press, and Quality. Training Requirements: Willing to attend the required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned. Physical Demands: Regular sitting and repetitive office tasks are required. Position frequently enters and interacts with production area and is required to stand, crouch, lift or do other physical tasks from time to time. Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening. Work Environment: Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment. Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shoes, eye protection and other types of PPE may be required in the production area. Travel: Minimal travel will be required for this position, up to 10% annually. #Manager #Production #Manufacturing #Printintg #Packaging #ERP #Operations #FoldingCarton #Machinery #Georgia #FloweryBranch Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed. Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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