Plant Manager

A-PA ACQUISITION LLC•Milford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager serves as the operational bridge between executive leadership and the production floor, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and daily execution. This role is responsible for the full performance of the plant, including production, shipping, maintenance, and tool room operations. This leader drives accountability through the Operations Manager and functional leaders, establishing structure, consistency, and discipline across all areas of the plant. The Plant Manager is expected to build a high-performance environment focused on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong presence on the floor.

Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, with multi-department oversight
Proven experience leading through other leaders (not just direct floor supervision)
Strong understanding of machining, assembly, and production environments
Experience managing maintenance, shipping, and support functions preferred
Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and improve performance in a plant setting
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Proficiency in ERP systems and production data analysis
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Own overall plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Translate company and VP-level strategy into clear, executable direction for the floor
Establish daily operating rhythms (tier meetings, accountability structures, KPI tracking)
Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to drive visibility and engagement
Lead, coach, and develop the Operations Manager and functional leaders
Hold leaders accountable for performance, behavior, and results
Build leadership capability across departments to strengthen bench strength
Ensure alignment and collaboration across EPG, MTD, shipping, maintenance, and tool room
Oversee production flow, scheduling execution, and resource allocation
Remove bottlenecks and resolve cross-functional disruptions quickly
Ensure equipment uptime through coordination with maintenance
Oversee shipping operations to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery
Drive Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives across the plant
Use production data and KPIs to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
Standardize processes across departments to improve consistency and scalability
Promote a culture of ownership, problem-solving, and disciplined execution
Ensure all operations are executed in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
Reinforce a culture where safety is non-negotiable
Partner with safety leadership to proactively address risks
Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales to ensure customer requirements are met
Communicate plant performance, risks, and needs clearly to VP of Operations
Act as the escalation point for operational issues before they reach executive level
Foster a performance-driven culture grounded in accountability and respect
Address employee relations issues in partnership with HR
Ensure consistent application of policies, expectations, and discipline across departments