Plant Manager Job at Thornley Corporate Solutions, Buford, GA

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  • Thornley Corporate Solutions
  • Buford, GA

Job Description

Plant Manager Automotive Manufacturing | Buford, GA

$150,000

Bonus

Are you the type of leader who thrives out on the floor rather than behind a desk?
Do you get energized by turning challenges into wins and building a strong culture from the ground up?

We are searching for a Plant Manager to take charge of a 150+ person automotive manufacturing facility in Buford, GA. This site specializes in thermoforming and box foaming, with automation projects already underway. It is a high-visibility plant that needs a leader who can roll up their sleeves, engage with the team, and steer operations through customer demands, audits, and escalations, while building momentum toward long-term success.

What you will be doing

  • Leading day-to-day operations for a 150 to 160 person manufacturing facility

  • Driving engagement and culture alignment across the plant floor

  • Overseeing thermoforming and foaming processes while integrating automation projects

  • Managing customer expectations, audits, and escalations with confidence

  • Balancing strategic leadership with a hands-on presence on the shop floor

What we are looking for

  • An automotive manufacturing background is a must

  • Hands-on leadership style, visible, approachable, and action-oriented

  • Strong track record in operational turnaround or improvement projects

  • Comfortable in fast-paced, customer-focused environments

  • Someone with the drive and energy to fight through early challenges and deliver results

Why you will love it

  • A chance to make a real impact in a plant that is critical to the business

  • Freedom to bring energy, structure, and culture change

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Career growth opportunities within a global automotive supplier

Location: Buford, GA
Function: Plant Leadership / Manufacturing Operations
Industry: Automotive Supply Chain

If you are ready to step up and take ownership of a plant where the challenges are real but the rewards are even greater, we would love to hear from you.

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