Plant Manager - Manufacturing - Claremont, NH

Lead a High-Impact Machine Shop Operation and Shape Its Future Growth

Join a collaborative manufacturer that invests in people and innovation!

My client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer with a reputation for producing complex, high-quality products for a diverse customer base. Operating within a technically advanced environment, the organization is committed to innovation, operational excellence, employee development, and continuous investment in manufacturing capabilities.

Job Description

The Plant Manager will:

• Lead the overall performance of the machine shop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
• Manage and develop Production Supervisors, CNC Programmers, CNC Machinists, and production personnel.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Establish operational priorities and optimize resources to meet production targets and customer commitments.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics relating to productivity, quality, delivery, equipment utilization, and safety.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, and Operations teams to improve manufacturing effectiveness.
• Support new product introductions and ensure manufacturing readiness for production launches.
• Identify operational challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflow, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Oversee capital equipment planning, justification, implementation, and process improvement investments.
• Ensure the machine shop has the people, equipment, and processes required to support business growth and customer expectations.
• Adapt operations to changing customer requirements within a dynamic contract manufacturing environment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Plant Manager should have the following qualifications:

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally within CNC machining or precision manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling, turning, and precision machining processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing supervisors, programmers, machinists, and production teams.
• Previous experience within a contract manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience leading capital equipment and facility investment projects (CAPEX).
• Strong operational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• A collaborative leadership style focused on coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What's on Offer

• Visible leadership position with direct impact on business performance and long-term strategy.
• Stable and growing organization with a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
• Career advancement opportunities within a respected manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to work in a culture that values employee development, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits program

Apply today for immediate consideration! Contact Brittany Schumann Quote job ref JN-072026-7067466