Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, ensuring output, quality, and efficiency targets are met
• Direct oversight of machining operations including CNC mills, lathes, and EDM, ensuring optimal machine utilization and performance
• Manage and develop a team of supervisors, leads, and machinists (50–100+ employees)
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor, supporting setup, programming, and troubleshooting when needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process standardization
• Partner closely with Engineering and Quality to ensure tight tolerance requirements and manufacturability of parts
• Own production scheduling, workflow optimization, and labor planning to meet customer demand
• Establish and reinforce shop floor accountability, KPIs, and standard work practices
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and disciplined manufacturing environment
• Support new product introductions and prototype builds with a strong understanding of machining constraints

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, with clear growth from hands-on machining into leadership
• Strong CNC background required (setup, programming, and/or machining experience with mills, lathes, EDM)
• Prior experience in roles such as Machine Shop Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Plant Manager
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-precision, tight-tolerance environment
• Deep understanding of machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and production workflows
• Experience driving continuous improvement on the shop floor (Lean, process optimization, etc.)
• Comfortable being hands-on and highly visible in daily operations, not just managing from an office
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to develop talent from within
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience strongly valued