Facility Operations Supervisor

Job ID: 21066 Location: Atlanta, GA Type: Direct Hire Salary: $60,000 Posted: 2026-06-05 Valid through: 2027-06-05 Facility Operations Supervisor – New Facility Startup Location: Atlanta, GA Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Opportunity Salary: $65,000–$75,000 per year, depending on experience Schedule: Monday–Friday | Onsite Travel: Initial training in Canada required Before You Apply This is a hands-on facility startup role , not a desk-only management position. Please apply only if you are comfortable with the following: Working 100% onsite in Atlanta Serving as a key onsite operations person for a newly established U.S. facility Personally assisting with receiving, inventory, forklifts, facility organization, equipment setup, vendors, and day-to-day operational needs Working independently while communicating with leadership located in Canada Building processes and procedures in an environment where everything is not already established Spending approximately your first week of employment in Canada for training Periodic future travel to Canada as business needs require Having a valid passport or being able to obtain one quickly Candidates with experience helping launch, establish, organize, or improve a facility, warehouse, manufacturing operation, parts operation, or industrial environment are strongly encouraged to apply. About the Opportunity Our client is an established packaging equipment company launching a new operation in the Atlanta area and is seeking a Facility Operations Supervisor to help build and manage the facility from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership. During the initial startup phase, you may be the primary employee working onsite and will play an important role in establishing how the Atlanta operation functions. You will work closely with leadership in Canada while supporting facility setup, inventory, equipment, vendors, service technicians, and daily operational needs. As the Atlanta operation grows, the position may expand to include hiring, training, employee supervision, manufacturing support, and broader facility leadership. What You'll Do Help launch, organize, and maintain the new Atlanta facility Receive, inspect, organize, and track incoming inventory, equipment, and parts Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment as needed Maintain accurate and organized inventory and storage areas Coordinate vendors, contractors, service providers, deliveries, and facility-related activities Assist with equipment, showroom, warehouse, and workspace setup Support packaging equipment deliveries and installations Work alongside service technicians and technical personnel Identify and resolve day-to-day facility and operational problems Develop and improve SOPs, workflows, inventory controls, and operating procedures Help establish organized, efficient, and scalable processes Maintain a clean, safe, professional, and customer-ready facility Communicate operational updates, problems, priorities, and needs to leadership in Canada Coordinate multiple priorities without requiring constant supervision Assist with future hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision as the operation grows What We're Looking For The strongest candidates will bring experience in several of the following areas: Manufacturing or plant operations Facility operations Warehouse or distribution operations Parts and inventory management Industrial or packaging equipment Forklift and material-handling equipment Equipment installation or startup Mechanical or technical troubleshooting Vendor and contractor coordination Receiving and shipping SOP and process development Continuous improvement Facility or warehouse startup Team leadership and employee training You do not need to check every box. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong ownership, technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and experience building or improving operations. What Will Make You Stand Out You may be an especially strong fit if you have personally: Helped open or launch a new facility, warehouse, production operation, or department Established processes where limited procedures previously existed Created or improved SOPs Set up warehouse layouts, racking, inventory locations, or parts-storage systems Worked with industrial, production, automation, or packaging equipment Diagnosed equipment problems or coordinated repairs with technicians Managed vendors, contractors, suppliers, or service providers Operated forklifts and other material-handling equipment Managed an operation when senior leadership was not onsite Improved inventory accuracy, workflow, safety, productivity, or facility organization The Person We're Looking For Experience matters, but so does how you operate . We are looking for someone who is: Hands-on – willing to personally handle operational work rather than simply delegate it Self-directed – capable of determining what needs to be done without waiting for constant instruction Resourceful – comfortable figuring things out when there isn't an established playbook Credible – communicates clearly and can confidently explain their experience and decisions Organized – able to manage inventory, vendors, equipment, documentation, and competing priorities Technically inclined – comfortable around industrial equipment and interested in understanding how things work Adaptable – energized by a growing operation rather than frustrated by change Professional – comfortable interacting with customers, vendors, technicians, managers, and international leadership Growth-minded – interested in helping build something and taking on greater responsibility as the operation expands Canada Training Requirement The selected candidate is expected to spend approximately the first week of employment in Canada . This training is an important part of the position. You will have the opportunity to observe the company's established Canadian operation, meet leadership and team members, understand existing workflows, and learn how equipment, service, parts, inventory, and facility operations are structured. You will then help apply the appropriate processes and standards to the developing Atlanta operation. Candidates must have a valid passport or be willing and realistically able to obtain one quickly and must be fully willing to complete the required Canada training. Qualifications Preferred: 3+ years of relevant manufacturing, warehouse, facility, plant, industrial, maintenance, logistics, or operations experience Previous supervisory or operational leadership experience Experience with industrial or technical equipment Warehouse, inventory, receiving, shipping, or parts-management experience Forklift experience Vendor or contractor coordination experience SOP/process-development experience Experience in a startup, facility launch, expansion, or rapidly changing operation Strong computer and operational systems skills A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required . Relevant hands-on technical and operational experience is more important. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is not an opportunity to inherit a mature operation and simply maintain what already exists. You will have the opportunity to help build the Atlanta operation from its early stages , learn directly from an established international operation, create processes, organize the facility, and potentially grow into broader leadership responsibilities as the U.S. business expands. For someone who takes pride in looking at an operation and saying, "I helped build that," this could be an excellent long-term opportunity. Apply Today If you have hands-on operations experience and are comfortable taking ownership of a developing facility, we encourage you to apply. When applying, please make sure your résumé clearly shows #HP1