Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Georgia
Manufacturing Operations Manager jobs in Georgia are among the most active in the Southeast, concentrated in automotive assembly, aerospace components, food and beverage processing, and industrial distribution across entry-level supervisor roles through senior plant leadership. The heaviest hiring is in the Atlanta metro, Columbus, and Savannah, where employers like Kia Georgia, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Mohawk Industries maintain large manufacturing footprints and hire continuously. The most in-demand specialties are lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and quality systems management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Standard Job Description
This position manages a team of Manufacturing Engineers and NC programmers that supports Marietta Production Operations Fabrication (Electrical & Metal/Machining) and C-130 Feeder Sites (Meridian MS & Clarksburg WV)
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for setting strategic direction, making decisions, allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and driving the achievement of organizational objectives.
- Root Cause Corrective action support and strategy alignment with AMMM Production Engineering.
- Travel to Feeder sites to engage with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Operations (25% Travel)
- Collaboration with Manufacturing Technology to develop new tools, systems and software to improve operations efficiency, quality and safety
- Collaboration with AMMM Tooling & EDTI (Enterprise Drilling Technology and Integration)
- Focus Leader Engagement Management (FLEMOS) execution
Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field
- Demonstrated ability to work strategically as well as tactically to drive operations
- Previous lead/leadership experience
- Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, SQM, Suppliers and Feeder Operation Sites
- Ability to build positive relationships with the customer
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues
Desired Skills
- 8+ years of experience in an technical lead/supervisory/managerial role
- Experience with electrical harness manufacturing, design and testing
- Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business, Aero Codes and procedures
- Experience with CNC milling, NC programming and machining operations equipment (Multi-axis, Autodrills, Water Jet, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize programming requests across departments or sites
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engineering/operations teams, manage budgets, and influence cross functional stakeholders
- Experience interfacing with executive leadership across functions and lines of business
- Experience with Earned Value Management/Cost Account Management
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Training and demostrated skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
This position manages a team of Manufacturing Engineers and NC programmers that supports Marietta Production Operations Fabrication (Electrical & Metal/Machining) and C-130 Feeder Sites (Meridian MS & Clarksburg WV)
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for setting strategic direction, making decisions, allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and driving the achievement of organizational objectives.
- Root Cause Corrective action support and strategy alignment with AMMM Production Engineering.
- Travel to Feeder sites to engage with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Operations (25% Travel)
- Collaboration with Manufacturing Technology to develop new tools, systems and software to improve operations efficiency, quality and safety
- Collaboration with AMMM Tooling & EDTI (Enterprise Drilling Technology and Integration)
- Focus Leader Engagement Management (FLEMOS) execution
Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field
- Demonstrated ability to work strategically as well as tactically to drive operations
- Previous lead/leadership experience
- Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, SQM, Suppliers and Feeder Operation Sites
- Ability to build positive relationships with the customer
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues
Desired Skills
- 8+ years of experience in an technical lead/supervisory/managerial role
- Experience with electrical harness manufacturing, design and testing
- Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business, Aero Codes and procedures
- Experience with CNC milling, NC programming and machining operations equipment (Multi-axis, Autodrills, Water Jet, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize programming requests across departments or sites
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engineering/operations teams, manage budgets, and influence cross functional stakeholders
- Experience interfacing with executive leadership across functions and lines of business
- Experience with Earned Value Management/Cost Account Management
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Training and demostrated skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Manufacturing Operations Manager Job Market in Georgia
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing operations manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related manufacturing field
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing methodologies such as Six Sigma or Kaizen
- Experience managing production schedules, budgets, and cross-functional plant teams
- Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing execution software used in Georgia facilities
- Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and Georgia workplace compliance requirements
Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing operations manager in Georgia?
Most manufacturing operations managers in Georgia enter the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or business and several years of floor-level or supervisory manufacturing experience. Georgia does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers strongly favor candidates with a Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and familiarity with Georgia Technical College System workforce training programs, which align closely with what large in-state manufacturers expect from operations leadership candidates.
How much do manufacturing operations managers make in Georgia?
Manufacturing operations managers in Georgia earn a median of about $127,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,720 for the lowest 10% to over $194,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing operations managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring manufacturing operations managers in Georgia right now include LC Metals, MillerKnoll, and Saint-Gobain, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's automotive, aerospace, and food processing sectors drive consistent year-round demand, with large facility footprints creating multiple openings at various leadership levels.
Which Georgia cities have the most manufacturing operations manager jobs?
Atlanta, Marietta, and Austell have the most manufacturing operations manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta's concentration of distribution centers, food processing plants, and industrial headquarters drives the largest share of postings, while Columbus and Savannah draw heavily from Kia Georgia's assembly operations and the Port of Savannah's logistics and manufacturing ecosystem, making those smaller metros genuine hiring hubs for this role.
Are there remote manufacturing operations manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of manufacturing operations manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, plant-floor nature of most of these roles. The portions most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are corporate-level operations strategy, multi-site oversight, and continuous improvement planning roles that sit above direct facility management.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing operations manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a production supervisor or shift lead role at a Georgia plant and building upward. Large Georgia manufacturers including those in the automotive supply chain around Tifton and West Point and food processors in the Valdosta corridor regularly hire production associates and team leads without requiring prior management experience. Georgia Quick Start, the state's free workforce training program, partners with these facilities and gives early-career candidates a credential that signals job-readiness to Georgia hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing operations manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to manufacturing operations manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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