Plant Manager - Aerospace Casting, $50M P&L, Relocation

Search Masters, Inc.; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc. seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee production operations within investment casting.

You will drive KPI-based performance, manage a large team, and lead cross-functional improvement programs across front and back-end manufacturing. The role requires a BS in Engineering or related field with 5–7+ years of leadership, P&L ownership for $50M+ operations, and direct experience in aerospace or automotive metals forming including casting, forging, heat treating,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or business-related field is required.
• Minimum 5-7+ years in manufacturing management and operations leadership.
• Proven P&L ownership for $50M+ manufacturing operations with 200+ staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and coordination of production operations in an investment casting environment.
• Drive performance by establishing and monitoring KPIs and operational metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across front-end and back-end manufacturing.
• Directly oversee 9 managers and 7 production supervisors (total 200–250 indirect reports).
• Manage a large, multi-shift operation with extensive aerospace/auto metals experience.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning

KPIs management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering or Business-related degree

Job description

Search Masters, Inc. seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee production operations within investment casting.

You will drive KPI-based performance, manage a large team, and lead cross-functional improvement programs across front and back-end manufacturing. The role requires a BS in Engineering or related field with 5–7+ years of leadership, P&L ownership for $50M+ operations, and direct experience in aerospace or automotive metals forming including casting, forging, heat treating,