Location: Meriden, CT
Job Type: Direct Hire
Remote: No Remote(onsite)
Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 Per Year
Full Benefits: Yes

Key Responsibilities

 Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations in a continuous production environment.
 Oversee and coach production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees across multiple
shifts.
 Maintain seamless communication and coordination between crews through structured handoffs,
daily briefings, and shift accountability.
 Partner with quality, maintenance, safety, and logistics teams to achieve production and
performance goals.
 Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant with all company
and regulatory standards.
 Support capital improvement projects and vendor management in coordination with executive
leadership.
 Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, scrap reduction, quality, and
throughput.
 Manage labor planning, scheduling, and overtime to ensure consistent coverage and productivity.
 Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture across all shifts.
 Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership, highlighting trends and
improvement opportunities.
 Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, including off-hours visits when needed to
support shift employees.

Team Building & Culture

 Promote a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and employee recognition.
 Implement training and mentorship programs that drive consistent performance across crews.
 Strengthen employee retention through transparency, trust, and a shared sense of purpose.

Qualifications

 5+ years of plant or operations management experience within manufacturing; experience in
plastics and extrusion is preferred.
 Proven experience leading multi-shift operations with strong people leadership and cultural
impact.
 Demonstrated success improving performance through Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar
methodologies.
 Strong floor presence with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire teams.
 Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
 Hands-on leadership style balanced with strategic oversight and decision-making ability.