Paint Plant Production Leader

Benjamin Moore & Co; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Moore in Newark, NJ is seeking a Production Manager to lead the paint manufacturing department at our Newark plant. You will direct daily operations, promote a safe workplace, ensure consistent quality, and coordinate manufacturing and maintenance activities to support the process.

Reporting to the Sr. Manufacturing Manager, you will drive continuous improvement toward operational excellence, develop a high‑performing team, and make critical decisions to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering or other technical degree preferred).
• 6+ years' experience in production or plant management (essential).
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization (essential).
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with all levels.
• Experience handling employee relations and conflict resolution with HR.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of manufacturing department operations across multiple shifts.
• Communicate clear expectations to direct reports across departments to meet objectives.
• Develop and foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, trust, and respect daily.
• Enforce environmental, health, safety, and security programs.
• Ensure product quality and drive the quality system in production.
• Optimize plant performance to meet key metrics.
• Staffing and recruitment to maintain proper levels.
• Lead teams of 2-4 direct reports and 30-120 indirect reports.
• Control costs and implement continuous improvement.
• Make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and troubleshoot issues.
• Coach employees to grow leadership competencies.
• Engage teams to solicit improvement ideas.
• Write and update work instructions for consistency.
• Auditing safety, quality, productivity; report on goals.
• Adjust staffing and OT to meet demand.
• Ensure safety/regulatory guidelines; use equipment as prescribed.
• Enforce safety regulations and company policies.
• Use 5S, Lean, Continuous Improvement to sustain processes.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

HR partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical degree

Job description

Benjamin Moore in Newark, NJ is seeking a Production Manager to lead the paint manufacturing department at our Newark plant. You will direct daily operations, promote a safe workplace, ensure consistent quality, and coordinate manufacturing and maintenance activities to support the process.

Reporting to the Sr. Manufacturing Manager, you will drive continuous improvement toward operational excellence, develop a high‑performing team, and make critical decisions to maximize efficiency.