Plant Manager

Overview Join a growing manufacturer/fabricator in a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to implement processes and procedures that will significantly improve current operations. You should be a solutions-oriented professional and be excited to lead teams while driving operational improvements. What You'll Be Doing Lead production team - oversee and manage production staff to maximize performance and productivity from every employee Develop production schedules - create and maintain schedules ensuring on-time completion and highest quality standards Implement and monitor key performance metrics - establish processes to track on-time delivery, productivity, labor standards, quality, waste/scrap, costs, and others Partner with customers - collaborate directly with clients to discuss and establish realistic scheduling timelines for product delivery Mentor and develop team - direct and coach direct reports and entire operations team to accomplish operational plan goals Financial management - work with CEO and VP of Operations to establish budgets, labor standards, cost controls, and performance measurements Implement corrective actions - address any deviations from target performance through systematic problem-solving approaches What You Bring Proven adaptability - demonstrated history of applying skills from previous experiences to bring leading-edge approaches to smaller, less-resourced environments Process expertise - deep understanding of S&OP, Annual Business Planning, and Business Review processes Track record of results - proven success in financial performance, operational excellence, execution, and team development Extensive experience - 10+ years work experience with 5+ years as senior-level operations manager in manufacturing facility with union workers Hands-on approach - actively involved management style with direct engagement in day-to-day operations Education - Bachelor's degree preferred Perfect If You're Manufacturing operations leader - ready to take full ownership of production management Process improvement focused - excited about implementing systems and procedures to drive operational excellence Team developer - passionate about mentoring and maximizing team performance Results-driven - motivated by measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and financial performance What We Offer Growth opportunity - join a growing company with strong leadership team Operational ownership - significant autonomy to implement improvements and lead production operations Executive partnership - work directly with CEO and VP of Operations on strategic initiatives Process improvement impact - opportunity to establish systems that will drive long-term operational success Team leadership - direct management of production team with mentoring and development opportunities Financial involvement - participation in budgeting, cost control, and performance measurement processes Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Inferred from the description for this job Disability insurance Medical insurance Vision insurance Paid maternity leave 401(k) Merrimack, NH $95,000.00-$154,000.00 3 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr