Plant Manager

Overview

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. The Tucker Plant Manager leads a facility that manufactures LPS™ branded products and sets the cultural tone for safety, compliance, and performance in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The role emphasizes entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, and involves implementing an operational roadmap aligned with divisional goals under ITW 80/20 principles. The facility focuses on chemical blending, packaging (including aerosol), and shipping, and includes 35 Operations personnel, the LPS R&D team, and staff from EHS, Customer Service, HR, Finance, IT, and Marketing.

The Plant Manager serves as the site’s cultural leader and tempo setter for Regulatory Compliance, Environment, Health & Safety, and ITW 80/20 Toolbox Methodologies.

• We have an environment shaped by a decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that values flexibility within the framework.
• We support growth and development opportunities to maximize individual potential and empower you to think and act like a business owner.
• We operate as One ITW/One Team, where every contribution matters in achieving our potential.
• Core Values include: focus on essential opportunities, learning from trial and error, integrity and transparency with customers and suppliers, respect for diversity, and high professional standards.

• Lead initiatives under EHS to pursue zero lost-time and zero medical treatment injuries; ensure regulatory compliance; chair the site EHS committee.
• Drive Quality through adherence to quality policy, process improvement, and ITW 80/20 Toolbox methodologies.
• Manage cost control: oversee inventory levels and ERP transactions; aim to reduce customer credits through operational accuracy.
• Deliver strong Customer Service by maintaining proper stocking levels and leading production, maintenance, and shipping teams to provide high-quality service.
• Provide Leadership & Talent Development by partnering with Human Resources, mentoring staff, and supporting improvement projects.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to advance ITW 80/20 and CBI initiatives; support divisional strategy; travel as needed.

• Education & Experience:
  
  BS in Engineering, Business, or related field; 10+ years in industrial manufacturing, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  ERP systems (Navision preferred), Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge: OSHA PSM elements are a plus; continuous improvement tools preferred.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Entrepreneurial spirit, problem solving, relationship building, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and process orientation.
• Behavioral
  
  Competencies:
  
  Strong conflict management, analytical reasoning, attention to detail, time management, and leadership presence.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Location:

Atlanta, GA
• Salary: $–$
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Employment type:

Full-time
• Seniority level:
Director
• Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
Chemical Manufacturing