Pratt Industries

Plant Manager

Pratt Industries$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of corrugated manufacturing experience required
  • At least 5 years in a direct plant management or senior supervisory role
  • Strong knowledge of modern corrugated equipment and technical optimization
  • Adept at analyzing financial and operational metrics
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills under pressure
  • High school diploma/GED required; College Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Champion the integration of advanced corrugated machinery for optimal output
  • Direct all daily plant functions including safety, production, and maintenance
  • Analyze plant financial performance and manage budgets for optimization
  • Mentor and build a culture of accountability and continuous learning among supervisors
  • Enforce compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and quality standards
  • Collaborate with Sales and HR to align plant capabilities with customer demand

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Engaging culture centered on employee accountability and growth
  • Dynamic work setting with hands-on leadership roles
  • Potential for career advancement within a large manufacturing organization
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Plant Manager to take the helm of our massive corrugated manufacturing facility in Georgia. We aren't just looking for an administrator-we need an operational force who understands state-of-the-art packaging machinery, drives peak efficiency, and knows how to lead high-performing production teams safely.

If you thrive on high-volume production, technological integration, and building a winning plant culture, this is your next career defining role.

What You'll Do:
  • Drive Next-Gen Manufacturing: Champion the integration and optimal output of advanced corrugated machinery, turning cutting-edge equipment design into operational excellence.
  • Lead Operations End-to-End: Direct all daily plant functions across safety, production, distribution, maintenance, and warehousing.
  • Master the Numbers: Systematically analyze plant financial performance, build annual budgets, manage labor/material costs, and uncover hidden savings and revenue growth opportunities.
  • Build & Inspire Top Talent: Mentor supervisors, manage performance, and build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and positive employee relations.
  • Deliver Uncompromised Quality & Safety: Enforce strict OSHA, environmental (DEQ), and company compliance while keeping product quality high and incident rates low.
  • Partner for Success: Work hand-in-hand with Sales, Customer Service, and HR to align plant capability with customer demand and talent growth.

What You Bring:
  • Corrugated Expertise: Minimum 10 years of corrugated manufacturing experience required.
  • Proven Leadership: At least 5 years in a direct plant management or senior supervisory role with a track record of driving unit performance.
  • Machinery & Tech Savvy: Strong working knowledge of modern corrugated equipment, capabilities, maintenance, and technical workflow optimization.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Edge: Adept at reading financial/operational metrics, navigating technical instructions, and using data to make real-time cost-saving decisions.
  • Crisis Control & Communication: Exceptional emotional intelligence under pressure, with the ability to lead effective meetings, train staff, and navigate complex personnel matters.
  • Education: High school diploma/GED with technical coursework required; College Degree strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Expectations:
  • Fast-Paced Manufacturing: Active exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise levels, and varied industrial conditions.
  • Hands-On Leadership: Requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.

Ready to lead one of our premier facilities? Apply today!!!

Lead the Charge: Plant Manager

Location: Georgia

Reports To: General Manager

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