Plant Manager

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager, preferably with a background in industrial equipment, automotive or auto parts, material handling equipment, robotics, machinery, or other assembly-based manufacturing environments, to oversee our plant operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, team leadership, production management, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, along with strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to solve problems independently in a fast-paced environment.

• At least 3+ years of progressive experience in plant management, manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations management.
• Proficient in ERP/PLM systems and Microsoft Office software, with strong practical knowledge of manufacturing production systems, equipment, and shop-floor operations.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, technical drawings, work instructions, and quality/production documentation.
• Highly proactive and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to identify operational issues, drive solutions independently, and take ownership of plant performance.
• Strong knowledge of plant safety, EHS requirements, and applicable U.S. workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead production teams and coordinate effectively across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain functions.

• Experience in industrial equipment, automotive or auto parts, material handling equipment, robotics, machinery, or other assembly-based manufacturing environments.
• Experience with new plant setup, plant commissioning, NPI, or production ramp-up.
• Experience managing multiple plant functions, such as production, quality, warehouse, maintenance, and EHS.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively with both U.S.
  
  -based employees and China-based management.
• Ability to work flexible or extended hours when required by production needs, equipment issues, or plant emergencies.

Headquarters in Atlanta, Vision Nav® Robotics is a global leader in autonomous industrial vehicles (AMRs/AGVs) and logistics automation solutions. By combining deep learning, environmental perception, and servo control technologies, Vision Nav has built nine product series that support a wide range of material handling applications. With over 750 projects delivered in more than 30 countries, Vision Nav is trusted by numerous Fortune 500 companies across automotive, food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and 3PL.

At Vision Nav, we are committed to helping customers build safer, smarter, and more efficient operations through advanced automation.

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production, assembly, quality, warehouse, equipment, and overall shop-floor activities.
• Lead, train, coach, and manage plant employees and supervisors, ensuring clear expectations and accountability for performance, attendance, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Establish and monitor production goals, KPIs, schedules, capacity, and other operational performance metrics.
• Ensure production plans and operational targets are consistently achieved while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, equipment concerns, and other operational problems.
• Manage labor, materials, equipment, inventory, and other plant resources effectively.
• Monitor equipment and facility conditions and coordinate maintenance or corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment and ensure adherence to company safety policies and applicable EHS requirements.
• Analyze operational results and implement action plans to improve workflow, productivity, quality, cost, and overall plant performance.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other functions to support plant operations and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and ongoing improvement of the plant team.
• Communicate effectively with U.S.
  
  -based teams and China-based management regarding plant performance, operational issues, and business priorities.