Plant Operations Manager

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Plant Operations Manager - Thomaston CT

An established manufacturing company is hiring a Plant Manager to serve as an Operations Leader overseeing several manufacturing locations in central Connecticut. This is a high impact leadership role with full P&L ownership and responsibility for the overall performance of a complex manufacturing operation. The Plant Manager leads multisite Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, and other key functions, with a strong focus on improving operational and financial performance.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day and strategic operations across multiple manufacturing sites
Own P&L, budgeting, operating profit, cash flow, productivity, and cost performance
Drive improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Customer Service
Build a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Implement and strengthen Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S, Standard Work, and Operational Excellence initiatives
Partner closely with Engineering and commercial teams on capital investment, new product launches, and customer requirements
Develop and mentor plant leadership while strengthening succession planning and organizational capability
Identify opportunities to improve automation, equipment utilization, processes, and overall manufacturing efficiency

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including Plant Manager, Site Leader, Operations Director, or General Manager-level responsibility
Experience in injection molding and high-speed automated assembly environments
Knowledge of tooling, polymers, molding processes, and automated manufacturing.
Experience leading operations of ~100-250 employees. xhyhwjd
Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial acumen
Proven success implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement programs and driving measurable operational improvements
Experience leading organizational change and developing high-performing teams
Strong understanding of Quality Systems, SPC, GMP, and manufacturing compliance
Experience supporting NPI / new product launches
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline
Ability to travel ~20% domestic usually, potentially internationally.

Benefits

Base Salary + Bonus
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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