Plant Manager

Thermosafe Technologies Inc•Arlington Heights, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As Plant Manager at Thermosafe’s Putnam, CT facility, you will lead all aspects of plant operations in a safety-first manufacturing environment that supports temperature-controlled packaging solutions for life sciences, healthcare, and other critical markets. Reporting directly to the VP of Manufacturing, you will drive operational excellence, financial performance, team engagement, quality, and continuous improvement while championing Thermosafe’s core competencies: business knowledge, communications, customer focus, leadership/teamwork/collaboration, people selection & development, innovation, and execution/accountability. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a results-driven manufacturing professional who is energized by building strong teams, improving performance, and helping protect products that matter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
Proven ability to lead teams through problem-solving, decisive execution, and accountability.
Demonstrated success with budget ownership, capital project justification, and measurable operational improvements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
Experience fostering high-performing, engaged teams in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing leadership experience in cold chain, temperature-controlled packaging, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
Experience leading in a safety-first manufacturing culture with FDA, GMP, quality, and environmental compliance expectations.
Background implementing lean, continuous improvement, maintenance excellence, and operational reliability initiatives.

Responsibilities

Champion a proactive, zero-incident safety culture and ensure every team member returns home safely each day.
Lead all daily manufacturing operations to consistently meet production, quality, safety, cost, and on-time delivery targets.
Develop and manage the plant’s annual operating budget, drive cost discipline, identify savings opportunities, and deliver strong financial performance.
Prepare and justify capital authorization requests that support growth, modernization, operational reliability, and long-term competitiveness.
Build and sustain a world-class maintenance program that maximizes equipment reliability, minimizes unplanned downtime, and supports continuous improvement.
Cultivate positive, productive employee relationships, drive high engagement, and create an environment where team members feel valued, developed, and empowered to succeed.
Identify and implement lean, continuous improvement, and innovative solutions that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
Ensure full compliance with all applicable safety, quality, environmental, and industry regulations, including FDA and GMP requirements critical to pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Attract, develop, and retain top talent through effective selection, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support business growth.