Interim Plant Manager: Manufacturing Excellence Leader

Manpower, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim Manufacturing Plant Manager in Portland, ME, leads all plant operations on a full-time, interim basis for a global industry leader. The role commands a pay rate of $60.33-$82.98 per hour, depending on experience, and supports a rapid executive leadership search.

In this short-term assignment, you will drive manufacturing excellence, implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure compliant, high-quality production in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Proven experience implementing new technologies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong background in continuous improvement, quality systems, and manufacturing leadership.
• 12+ years of manufacturing production and process/engineering experience preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership and management experience preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant manufacturing operations and allocate resources to support production activities and strategic projects.
• Monitor operational performance, analyze manufacturing issues, and implement solutions to ensure consistent product delivery.
• Establish and manage operational budgets, labor utilization, material usage, yields, waste reduction, and overall manufacturing costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other quality management systems.
• Maintain plant policies and procedures related to safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Manufacturing operations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field

Job description

Interim Manufacturing Plant Manager in Portland, ME, leads all plant operations on a full-time, interim basis for a global industry leader. The role commands a pay rate of $60.33-$82.98 per hour, depending on experience, and supports a rapid executive leadership search.

In this short-term assignment, you will drive manufacturing excellence, implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure compliant, high-quality production in a regulated environment.