Plant Manager, CL Site Operations

Location:

South Metro Atlanta, GA (Fairburn, Union City & Palmetto)

Travel Required | Multiple Locations

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and has a passion for launching new operations? This is your opportunity to take the lead on exciting data center start-up projects with a global logistics leader!

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Plant Manager, CL Site Operations to lead the successful launch and execution of new data center locations. This role will oversee all aspects of site operations, including project execution, staffing, safety, quality, financial performance, and operational readiness while serving as a key partner to customers, contractors, and internal leadership teams.

If you excel at leading complex operations, developing strong leadership teams, and driving results in evolving environments, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

• Lead the start-up and execution of new data center operations
• Oversee site leadership teams and drive operational performance from launch through completion
• Serve as a key partner to customers, contractors, and senior leadership
• Take ownership of staffing, safety, quality, budgets, and project milestones
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple locations
• Play a critical role in building processes, teams, and operational foundations for long-term success
• Travel to new locations and lead additional start-up projects as the business continues to expand
• Join a rapidly growing global organization with opportunities for career advancement

• Lead the overall start-up and execution of new data center locations, ensuring successful project delivery and operational readiness
• Direct and develop site leadership teams while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability
• Oversee staffing plans, workforce allocation, and resource planning to meet operational and project requirements
• Partner with customers, contractors, and internal departments to coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and achieve project milestones
• Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded through strong communication, service delivery, and operational execution
• Provide regular updates to customer and company stakeholders regarding project progress, staffing, financial performance, risks, and operational challenges
• Establish and manage site budgets, monitor costs, and drive financial accountability throughout each project
• Lead site performance across key operational metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee morale, and environmental standards
• Identify operational barriers, implement corrective actions, and ensure resources are available to support project completion
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean principles, productivity improvements, and waste reduction
• Build a strong operational culture focused on safety, employee engagement, accountability, and leadership development
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Safety, and Operations, to support successful site launches
• Oversee the transition and handoff of completed start-up projects to ongoing operations teams
• Travel to subsequent data center locations to lead additional start-up projects as each assignment is completed

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, contract logistics, or large-scale operational environments
• Experience leading complex operations, managing multiple departments, and overseeing site leadership teams
• Proven ability to manage operational budgets, staffing plans, performance metrics, and customer expectations
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, cost management, and continuous improvement principles
• Experience developing and executing operational strategies to meet business objectives
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, operational challenges, and evolving business priorities
• Strong customer relationship management, communication, decision-making, and…