Plant Manager

Novax Recruitment Group; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Voluntary life coverage

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Hospital coverage

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations in our New Hampshire facility. You will manage production teams, ensure safety, quality, and delivery targets, and partner with supervisors to drive performance.

With 6–8+ years in heavy manufacturing leadership, you will shape continuous improvement culture, mentor successors, and align output with business needs in a stable industry.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of plant or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Background in heavy manufacturing or industrial production.
• Experience leading large teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations across production teams
• Support and develop supervisors across multiple shifts
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
• Monitor productivity, quality, labour, materials, and equipment performance
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams to keep production aligned with business needs
• Mentor and develop employees to support long‑term growth and succession planning

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

People leadership

Education

Engineering degree or related technical qualification

Job description

Most Plant Manager roles are about keeping production running.

This one is about leading an operation that depends on people, performance, and continuous improvement.

You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day plant operations, working closely with supervisors and production teams to ensure quality, safety, and delivery targets are achieved.

With a large workforce and established operation behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how the facility performs while helping develop the next generation of leaders.

This is a chance to join a stable manufacturing business with a strong reputation and play a key role in shaping the future of the operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day plant operations across production teams
• Support and develop supervisors across multiple shifts
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
• Monitor productivity, quality, labour, materials, and equipment performance
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams to keep production aligned with business needs
• Mentor and develop employees to support long‑term growth and succession planning

What We're Looking For

• 6–8+ years of plant, production, or manufacturing leadership experience
• Background in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial production
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
• Engineering, industrial, or related technical qualification preferred
• Experience leading large teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Hands‑on leadership style with strong problem‑solving ability

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term disability
• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 5% contributed
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for wellness‑qualified employees
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage options