Plant Operations Manager (Thomaston)
Full-time
Mount Kemble Search Group
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.
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.
- 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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