Plant Operations Manager

Posted 3 days ago

mount kemble search groupThomaston (CT)

General and Operations Managers Precision Turned Product Manufacturing

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About the role

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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