Facility Operations Supervisor

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Atlanta, GAType:
Direct Hire Salary: $60,000

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Facility Operations Supervisor – New Facility Startup

Location:

Atlanta, GAJob Type: Full-Time | Permanent Opportunity Salary: $65,000–$75,000 per year, depending on experience

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | Onsite Travel:
Initial training in Canada required

Before You Apply This is a hands-on facility startup role, not a desk-only management position.

Please apply only if you are comfortable with the following:

Working 100% onsite in Atlanta Serving as a key onsite operations person for a newly established U.S. facility
Personally assisting with receiving, inventory, forklifts, facility organization, equipment setup, vendors, and day-to-day operational needs
Working independently while communicating with leadership located in Canada
Building processes and procedures in an environment where everything is not already established
Spending approximately your first week of employment in Canada for training

Periodic future travel to Canada as business needs require
Having a valid passport or being able to obtain one quickly
Candidates with experience helping launch, establish, organize, or improve a facility, warehouse, manufacturing operation, parts operation, or industrial environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Opportunity Our client is an established packaging equipment company launching a new operation in the Atlanta area and is seeking a Facility Operations Supervisor to help build and manage the facility from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership.

During the initial startup phase, you may be the primary employee working onsite and will play an important role in establishing how the Atlanta operation functions. You will work closely with leadership in Canada while supporting facility setup, inventory, equipment, vendors, service technicians, and daily operational needs.

As the Atlanta operation grows, the position may expand to include hiring, training, employee supervision, manufacturing support, and broader facility leadership.

What You'll DoHelp launch, organize, and maintain the new Atlanta facility
Receive, inspect, organize, and track incoming inventory, equipment, and parts
Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment as needed
Maintain accurate and organized inventory and storage areas
Coordinate vendors, contractors, service providers, deliveries, and facility-related activities
Assist with equipment, showroom, warehouse, and workspace setup
Support packaging equipment deliveries and installations
Work alongside service technicians and technical personnel
Identify and resolve day-to-day facility and operational problems
Develop and improve SOPs, workflows, inventory controls, and operating procedures
Help establish organized, efficient, and scalable processes
Maintain a clean, safe, professional, and customer-ready facility
Communicate operational updates, problems, priorities, and needs to leadership in Canada
Coordinate multiple priorities without requiring constant supervision
Assist with future hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision as the operation grows
What We're Looking For The strongest candidates will bring experience in several of the following areas:

Manufacturing or plant operations
Facility operations
Warehouse or distribution operations
Parts and inventory management
Industrial or packaging equipment
Forklift and material-handling equipment
Equipment installation or startup
Mechanical or technical troubleshooting
Vendor and contractor coordination
Receiving and shipping
SOP and process development
Continuous improvement
Facility or warehouse startup
Team leadership and employee training
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