Manufacturing Manager

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

• Assists the Plant Operations Leader in the development and formulation of long and short‑range planning, policies, programs, and objectives affecting their assigned area.
• Provides leadership, support and guidance to employees and ensures the goals and objectives of the organization are met.
• Facilitates the training and cross‑training of employees for flexibility within and across departments.
• Communicates the status of area performance, projects, and initiatives across the business.
• Achieves optimum team performance impacting safety, quality, delivery, cost, and development.
• Reviews production variances, scrap, and cycle‑count reports to assure accuracy and drive improvements.
• Provides motivation, support, and guidance to all employees.
• Makes recommendations about the manufacturing plant and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Implements manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Oversees performance management for all production employees.
• Partners closely with other department leaders (Human Resources, Warehouse, Quality, R&D, Finance, Engineering, etc.) to drive effective plant operations.
• Initiates and coordinates major projects, such as plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, and major repairs.
• Stays current on technology and leading manufacturing practices.
• Owns the results of their assigned area and drives change and improvements with the team.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or business administration or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in coating/adhesive or chemical industry.
• Proven performance in continuous improvement practices and analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient computer skills.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean training.
• Experience with SAP.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.