Plant Manager | Lean Ops Leader | Growth & Benefits

Jobot; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) / RRSP with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Career Dev.

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations for an established industrial manufacturing and distribution facility in Wallingford, CT. You will lead plant operations, improve productivity, ensure safety and quality, and develop a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in warehouse or manufacturing settings, a track record of driving operational improvements, and the ability to meet customer expectations while maintaining lean practices and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse supervision, production, or plant leadership.
• Experience managing employees in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution settings.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and warehouse operations.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work hands-on around production equipment and heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant, warehouse, and production activities to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery.
• Lead, train, and develop employees while promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage production schedules, workflow, staffing, and inventory to meet goals.
• Monitor KPIs related to productivity, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Operations excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SCM/Manufacturing/OM

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations for an established industrial manufacturing and distribution facility in Wallingford, CT. You will lead plant operations, improve productivity, ensure safety and quality, and develop a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in warehouse or manufacturing settings, a track record of driving operational improvements, and the ability to meet customer expectations while maintaining lean practices and