Plant Manager

Job Description

As Plant Manager I at Cornerstone, you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing sites, driving improvements, and ensuring performance aligns with safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations. They lead cross‑functional strategies, manage structured changes, and balance long‑term vision with immediate actions. Effective Plant Managers prioritize safety, build trust, and communicate effectively with senior leaders.

• Set a consistent expectation for respectful and inclusive relationships among supervisors, peers, and employees.
• Create work environments that positively impact on our physical and mental well‑being, emphasizing attention to detail in both output quality and daily routines.
• Develop site strategies for COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) while effectively managing growth and/or expansion.
• Achieve year‑to‑year cost savings by optimizing direct labor and overhead expenses.
• Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of new products or pilot projects.
• Prioritize the safety and security of employees and company assets. Identify and address immediate safety concerns.
• Create schedules that balance production efficiency, supply delivery, and employee well‑being while strategically using overtime as needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (QA Index and Right First Time).
• Drive TQM activities within the sites.
• Invest time in reinforcing the manufacturing excellence roadmap.
• Hold oneself and others accountable for performance and leadership commitments.
• Implement ways of working that promote lean thinking and employee engagement. Focus on process improvement rather than individual blame.
• Drive efforts to simplify processes within the site; prioritize changes that impact operational cost.
• Assist in establishing project teams for new equipment, clearly define a Commissioning/Qualification/Verification (CQV) process approach.
• Invest effort in talent development, aligning training with future business needs; focus on mindsets and skillsets crucial for our business.
• Provide tactical guidance to all operations groups.
• Develop and train leadership and technical teams.
• Use qualitative and quantitative methods to forecast labor demand and mix.
• Foster a culture aligned with our mission, values, and success model.
• Actively participate in the community, raise awareness about manufacturing industry opportunities, nurture future manufacturing talent, enhance the company’s reputation, and give back.
• Develop approaches to improve culture based on employee engagement survey data.
• Implement solutions that drive a high‑performance culture.
• Lead and participate in cross‑functional projects and business initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, alternatively, 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 7 years in manufacturing (packaging, process engineering, warehousing, and assembly).
• Minimum of 4 years in people management role.
• Proven track record of applying lean tools and processes for sustained improvement.
• Experience leading teams through formal management systems.
• Experience participating on cross‑functional teams, driving decision‑making, and overseeing operational and financial metrics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain functions (planning, logistics, quality, materials management, inventory control).
• Requires minimal travel (10%).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products; familiarity with AutoCAD and statistical packages preferred.

Site Address: 3365 US Highway 41 South, Tifton, GA 31794

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $100,000 – $125,000 + 10% Bonus. Full‑time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training and professional development.

You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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