Interim Plant Manager

Think is seeking a highly experienced Interim Plant Manager to lead a critical turnaround initiative for a manufacturing site in Georgia. On-site presence expected weekly in Georgia.

This is a high-priority, immediate need driven by ongoing operational and financial underperformance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in stabilizing operations, executing a turnaround plan, and leading the site through a critical transition period.

• Provide hands‑on leadership of day‑to‑day plant operations across a 24/7 production environment
• Execute and drive turnaround initiatives developed in partnership with an external consulting firm
• Stabilize the workforce, rebuild morale, and establish operational discipline
• Lead performance improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
• Assess organizational structure, identify gaps, and implement process and efficiency improvements
• Support strategic decision‑making, including long‑term viability of the site

• 10-20+ years of manufacturing and plant operations leadership experience
• Proven track record in turnaround, restructuring, or underperforming environments
• Experience in continuous process manufacturing preferred
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage teams, drive accountability, and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with experience reporting into global or matrixed organizations
• Hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves operator with a pragmatic, execution‑focused mindset