Plant Manager

Asten Johnson Holdings•Hampton, NH

About The Position

The Plant Manager plans, directs, and controls all activities of the manufacturing operation, which includes approximately 180 union associates. The role works with the Senior Leadership team on overall business strategy and drives profitable growth. The Plant Manager is expected to lead change as part of the company’s LEAN journey and develop metrics aligned with business performance objectives. The position is accountable for safety, quality, and productivity, and includes staffing responsibilities such as hiring, training, and retention. It also involves troubleshooting equipment and production issues and leading departmental meetings and presentations. Standard work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; night and/or weekend coverage is probable.

Requirements

Previous leadership experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and JD Edwards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic arithmetic skills.
Ability to read and interpret complex documentation.
Experience with capital expenditures and project management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Extensive leadership background is highly valued.
Ten years of needle-punch nonwovens experience preferred.
Plastics extrusion experience and knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and control all activities of the manufacturing operation.
Integrate with the Senior Leadership team and participate in overall business strategy development.
Drive profitable growth.
Lead change as part of the company’s LEAN journey.
Develop metrics consistent with business performance objectives.
Be accountable and responsible for safety, quality, and productivity.
Manage staffing responsibilities, including hiring, training, and retention.
Troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
Lead departmental meetings and presentations.