Head of Plant Operations & Continuous Improvement

tecometunitedstates; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet United States seeks a Plant Director to lead multi-campus manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements. You will own P&L accountability and champion continuous improvement to achieve profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, capital planning, and workforce development, with emphasis on Lean methods and regulatory compliance across ISO, FDA, EPA, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated track record of lean culture development and implementation.
• Proven ability to develop people and drive organizational change.
• Strong communication skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives across multi-campus facilities.
• Oversee P&L, budgeting, forecasting and profitability improvements.
• Drive Lean Operating System and breakthrough performance roadmaps.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA, EPA, OSHA) across operations.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with company goals.
• Build and mentor high-performance teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

People development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Tecomet United States seeks a Plant Director to lead multi-campus manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements. You will own P&L accountability and champion continuous improvement to achieve profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, capital planning, and workforce development, with emphasis on Lean methods and regulatory compliance across ISO, FDA, EPA, and OSHA standards.