Job Description

Plant Manager

Torrington, CT

Are you a proven manufacturing leader who thrives on driving operational excellence and delivering results? We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all aspects of our manufacturing facility, with full responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, capital investments, and overall site profitability.

Reporting directly to the President, this role serves as the senior operational leader for the facility and oversees Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations and drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Own site performance, including labor productivity, quality, inventory, on-time delivery, and financial results.
• Manage site budgets, operational expenses, and capital projects.
• Lead and develop supervisors, managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic growth initiatives.
• Utilize ERP and manufacturing systems to monitor KPIs and achieve operational goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years of Plant Manager or Director of Operations experience with full site accountability.
• Proven experience managing a manufacturing facility of comparable size or larger.
• Strong knowledge of plant financials, including labor, overhead, inventory, scrap, standard costing, margins, and variances.
• Demonstrated success leading capital projects and delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Experience leading Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Materials functions.
• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience preferred, particularly in electrical or electromechanical assembly environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Private equity-backed or EBITDA-focused environments
• Aerospace, defense, medical device, or AS9100 quality systems
• Multi-site manufacturing operations
• Engineering degree
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% annual incentive bonus opportunity
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (MetLife)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Fidelity
• Three weeks of vacation to start (prorated based on hire date)
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement:- Up to** **$2,500 annually toward a Bachelor's degree
  • Up to $5,000 annually toward a Master's degree

Join a growing manufacturing organization where your leadership will directly impact operational performance, employee development, and long-term business success.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Inventory Management & Control
• AS9100 Experience