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xPL Plant Manager


Job Location:

Decatur, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Division:xPL Offsite
Project Location(s):Decatur AL 35602 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Experienced
Education:
Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Lead launch and day-to-day operations of new prefabrication facility (plant) designed to support construction projects with offsite-manufactured components. Develop and oversee critical plants stability and ongoing performance establish safety protocols build a high-performing team culture manage operational systems and ensure efficient production of high-quality outputs.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead establishment of prefabrication facility (plant) safety culture from day one model safe work practices and create zero-incident environment./li>
  • Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies site-specific training programs emergency response plans and risk assessments./li>
  • Conduct regular audits and take immediate corrective action for unsafe plant conditions to promote compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards./li>
  • Manage daily operations across fabrication assembly logistics and material handling with emphasis on safety quality and throughput./li>
  • Develop and execute production schedules in alignment with project demand and just-in-time delivery models./li>
  • Track and report on operational performance metrics (e.g. safety quality productivity cost) and use data to drive continuous improvements./li>
  • Recruit and onboard plant staff foster and develop a team of skilled safety-conscious operators technicians and supervisors./li>
  • Build and sustain high trust and high-performance team culture centered on ownership respect and open communication./li>
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to team for developing skills in continuous improvement problem-solving and. embed lean manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S standardized work visual management) into daily operations./li>
  • Design and implement Quality Assurance (QA) processes to validate outputs meet design specifications tolerances and code requirements./li>
  • Lead kaizen events and implement lessons learned to refine and stabilize production processes./li>
  • Integrate plant operations with project management and supply chain functions and leverage digital tools (e.g. BIM ERP/MRP systems tracking dashboards)./li>
  • Stay informed on trends in construction technology and prefabrication assessing innovations to enhance operational efficiency and capabilities./li>
  • Manage operating budgets labor forecasting material procurement strategies and plant capacity modeling./li>
  • Partner with Finance and planning teams to forecast costs Return on Investment (ROI) and scale needs as plant matures./li>
  • Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering Manufacturing Construction Management or related field of study with minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations preferably in construction or prefabrication sector or equivalent combination of education experience and training/li>
  • Leadership experience managing plant operations including team development safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives/li>
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Quality Assurance (QA) systems/li>
  • Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and quality standards in manufacturing environments/li>
  • Experience with digital tools (BIM ERP/MRP systems) and prefabrication technologies/li>
  • Strong leadership skills to drive high-performance culture coach teams and manage multiple priorities/li>
  • Ability to manage production schedules track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive cost-effective solutions/li>
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address challenges risks and opportunities with focus on operational efficiency/li>
  • Ability to maintain detailed records and generate operational and financial reports/li>
  • Advanced project management skills highly organized and able to manageconcurrentcomplex projects and tasks successfully to completion for self and others/li>
  • Ability to hold confidential discussions influence leadership decision-making determine direction and prioritize responsibilities/li>
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills

    Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands talk and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs passenger use of construction personnel hoists ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites office locations and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works at manufacturing and/or construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies procedures and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by applicable law.


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Manager


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