Plant Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - Providence, RI

My client is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations including manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and logistics. This individual will be instrumental in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Client Details

My client is a robust manufacturing and finishing powerhouse, geared for high-volume production of precision metal components. Their vertically integrated setup spanning machining, plating, engineering and tool design positions them as an industry leader within the automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace sectors.

Description

The Plant Manager will report directly into the CEO and be responsible for:

• Full P&L responsibility across production, engineering, quality and product development.
• Oversee daily plant operations including manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Drive productivity, throughput, and process optimization using Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet customer and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Identify and implement best practices to scale production and improve margins.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering. Operations Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in high-precision, high-volume environments.
• Proven track record of managing plant P&L, labor, safety, and quality metrics.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or medical component manufacturing is highly desirable.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to high level management
• 401K match
• Excellent work life balance

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