Plant Manager

Plant ManagerEnfield, CT | On-site | Manufacturing | Bilingual English & Spanish | Reports to Director of ManufacturingABOUT THE ROLEAs the chief on-site leader of our Connecticut manufacturing facility, you'll drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, profitability, and culture. Working closely with corporate leadership, you'll craft and execute strategies that strengthen all key functions - from production and financial operations to people development and continuous improvement.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead daily plant operations through a team of production managers and supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets are consistently met.Build and sustain a culture of employee engagement - one where team members have meaningful autonomy and collaboration as employee-owners.Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations.Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service, seamless coordination, and sustainable sales growth.Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes - serving as the go-to problem solver on the plant floor and beyond.ABOUT THE COMPANYCarris Reels is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer - which means every person on our team has a real stake in our success. Our employee-owners take pride in the work they do, the products they build, and the customers they serve. When the company wins, everyone wins.Competitive compensation and benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insuranceEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401k with discretionary company contributionProfit sharingPaid time offEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business management, or a related field5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, including P&L and budgeting responsibilityLean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work preferredSkills & AbilitiesStrong leadership presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAnalytical mindset with sharp problem-solving instinctsStrategic and financial planning capabilitiesHighly organized, self-motivated, and results-drivenFluency in both English & Spanish #J-18808-Ljbffr