Plant Manager: Lean Ops Leader & Team Builder

gpac LLC.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC partners with a growing manufacturing company in Lexington, MA, seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has machine shop or manufacturing experience and strong leadership to lead a team, manage production schedules, and advance Lean initiatives that improve quality, safety, and on-time delivery. This is a direct-hire, local opportunity with visibility to capital projects and budgeting.

Qualifications

• College degree, high school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• Experience with production scheduling, manufacturing operations, and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees while building a strong team environment.
• Drive process improvements, problem-solving, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Improve productivity, profitability, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production costs, quality, waste reduction, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Manage staffing, budgeting, reporting, and operational planning.
• Identify and implement capital investments and improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, company policies, and state and federal regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee development

Production scheduling

Manufacturing operations

Workforce planning

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Quality

Safety

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

GPAC partners with a growing manufacturing company in Lexington, MA, seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has machine shop or manufacturing experience and strong leadership to lead a team, manage production schedules, and advance Lean initiatives that improve quality, safety, and on-time delivery. This is a direct-hire, local opportunity with visibility to capital projects and budgeting.