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