Plant Operations Manager

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