Plant Manager

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Manager for a printing facility in Guilford, Connecticut. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in plant management within the printing or packaging industry and possess strong knowledge of flexographic, gravure, and rotary letterpress technologies. You will manage all plant operations, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and quality while driving continuous improvement efforts. This is a full-time role offering growth and leadership opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in plant management within the printing or packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of flexo, gravure, and rotary letterpress printing technologies.
• Proven leadership in high-security printing and RFID integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Plant Manager

The Plant Manager will oversee daily operations of our printing facility, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and quality across all production lines. This role requires a hands‑on leader with deep experience in flexographic, gravure, and rotary letterpress printing, and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Activities

• Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to implement new technologies and custom machinery.
• Monitor KPIs and production metrics to ensure efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Manage staffing, training, and development of production personnel.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement of raw materials, and waste recycling processes.
• Maintain high standards of quality control and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support strategic initiatives, including facility expansion and new product launches.

Preferred Skills

• Proven leadership in high‑security printing and RFID integration is a plus.
• Experience with custom‑built machinery and engineered manufacturing solutions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and team‑building skills.

Educations & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in plant management within the printing or packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of flexo, gravure, and rotary letterpress printing technologies.

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one‑to‑one communication and finding the best candidate/​employer match possible.

TQR is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and appreciate the time and effort involved; however, due to the large volume of resumes received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please attach your resume to your application.

Job ID: 8036

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Printing Services