Plant Manager Jobs in Georgia
Plant Manager jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in food and beverage processing, automotive manufacturing, chemical production, and building materials across a seniority range from production supervisor to multi-site director. Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus lead hiring volume, with well-established employers like Gulfstream Aerospace, Mohawk Industries, and Coca-Cola Consolidated maintaining deep plant operations throughout the state. The most sought-after specializations include lean manufacturing leadership, continuous improvement, and supply chain-integrated operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Sapling Financial Consultants is a management consulting firm, founded in 2015. What started as an idea from a kitchen table has turned into a trusted advisor serving clients across North America. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with a newly opened satellite office in New York, Sapling is supported by a team of 30 professionals, delivering high-quality financial modeling, due diligence, interim FP&A and data analytics solutions tailored to mid-market companies, private equity firms, investment banks, search funds and independent sponsors, infrastructure and electricity developers, as well as entrepreneurs.
More than half of Sapling’s clients are based in the U.S., reflecting its expanding geographic footprint and growing reputation in management consulting. The firm continues to scale its capabilities, invest in new talent and maintain flexibility in response to shifting market conditions. During periods of economic uncertainty, Sapling has consistently demonstrated steady growth. The firm has earned national recognition for professional services, workplace wellness and growth, including being named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2024 and 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
Sapling is opening an office in Atlanta. We are looking for somebody who is excited about building something from scratch. You will have lots of freedom to execute on your vision – and even more responsibility. Our New York office is thriving, and your job will be to make Atlanta thrive too. Ultimately, we expect you to build a small team of salespeople in Atlanta, with satellite offices under you in places like Charlotte, Nashville and Miami. But let’s get Atlanta humming first.
In this role, you’ll act as a connector in the community, cultivating relationships with Private Equity firms, Investment Banks, M&A Lawyers, Wealth Advisors and other leaders in our market to make Sapling a trusted name. Your job will be to get us into hard-to-reach places, using every reasonable means at your disposal – referrals and introductions, emails, and yes, even cold calls. To build this almost from scratch, you will need a can-do attitude and the ability to operate with limited oversight. We will judge your performance based on your numbers. Yes, it’s a lot of pressure, but the upside is large!
Our guiding principle is We Live for A+. If you are someone who strives for excellence, not because you have to, but because you take pride in doing great work and enjoy seeing how far you can go, then Sapling might be exactly where you belong.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Aggressively prospect and expand client base in the Atlanta area, targeting Private Equity Firms, Investment Banks, CFOs and Lenders, and other similar businesses.
- Execute against the strategic business plan, tactical objectives, and revenue goals, driving influence to grow demand and enable sales.
- Collaborate with senior management to set sales goals that support business and revenue objectives, develop budgets, and create sales forecasts.
- Ensure the company is increasing market influence and presence in key markets and achieving sustained market share growth through strategic and continuous sales activity.
- Manage the sales process from lead generation to closing, ensuring a seamless client experience and high satisfaction.
- Establish priorities and effectively screen new business opportunities to ensure alignment with company strategy and operational capabilities.
- Set, measure and track target progress and performance to optimize sales strategies.
- Work with senior leadership to establish and lead satellite sales offices in key locations across North America.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote our services and build relationships.
Requirements:
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a sales hunter role
- Experience in financial fields such as accounting, consulting, investment banking, lending, etc., is considered an asset
- History of attaining revenue and performance goals as well as growing and maintaining a customer base
- Demonstrated history of closing business opportunities and building long-term relationships, consistently meeting and/or exceeding goals
- Strong understanding of consulting services and industry trends
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data, identify opportunities, and develop effective sales strategies
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools
- Bachelor's degree
- CPA/CFA or related designations are an asset
- Travel 25% as needed
Key Attributes:
- Growth mindset: Makes continuous efforts to learn and grow
- Customer-centric: Places customer needs first and works to deliver solution-based assistance through company services.
- Self-motivated: Establishes and takes action on their goals and targets.
- Solution-focused: Focuses on long-term opportunities, strategies and ideas rather than problems.
- Results driven: Remains organized and focused on exceeding company KPI’s and targets while setting an example for others
- Hungry: Has a strong desire to go above and beyond, always looking for more responsibility, and thinking about the next step and opportunity.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- Resume
- Human written (NON-AI) Cover Letter focusing on your career achievements and goals and how they apply or translate to this role
We do not use AI to review your application. When it is reviewed, it is reviewed by a human being, likely a senior one. This reflects the care with which we do all our work. At Sapling, you are a person in whose growth we are deeply vested - you are not a number, and not data for LLM.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of progressive manufacturing or production management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading lean manufacturing or Six Sigma process improvement initiatives
- Proven ability to manage P&L, budgets, and cost reduction across plant operations
- Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and Georgia workplace compliance requirements
- Experience coordinating with supply chain, logistics, and quality assurance teams
Plant Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant manager in Georgia?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing management, or operations, then building experience in supervisory roles on the plant floor. Georgia does not require a state-issued license to work as a plant manager, but employers strongly favor candidates with a Lean Six Sigma certification and familiarity with Georgia's key industries such as automotive, food processing, and chemical manufacturing. Moving up through production supervisor or operations manager roles at Georgia facilities is the typical progression.
How much do plant managers make in Georgia?
Plant 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 plant managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring plant managers in Georgia right now include Pratt Industries, ABB, and IMMI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of automotive suppliers, food and beverage processors, and specialty chemical plants means demand is distributed across both metro Atlanta and major industrial corridors in Middle and South Georgia.
Which Georgia cities have the most plant manager jobs?
Atlanta, Newnan, and Lithonia have the most plant manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta anchors the market through its concentration of regional distribution centers and consumer goods manufacturers, while Savannah's port-driven industrial growth supports a growing cluster of logistics and manufacturing plants, and Columbus draws openings from Aflac's operations and Pratt and Whitney's manufacturing presence.
Are there remote plant manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 8% of plant manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that plant manager work is fundamentally tied to a physical facility. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work are administrative tasks such as reporting, scheduling, and vendor coordination rather than direct floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a plant manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a production supervisor or shift lead role at a Georgia manufacturing facility and building a record of measurable results before moving into plant management. Large Georgia employers such as Novelis, Graphic Packaging, and Shaw Industries regularly hire supervisors from within and through associate programs. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credential sharpens your profile considerably. Starting in quality assurance, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement roles at a Georgia plant is another common bridge into management.
Where can I find and apply to plant manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to plant manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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