Plant Manager: Lean Ops, Safety & Quality Leader

Standard Technologies, Llc; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of a fabrication manufacturing facility in Wallingford, CT. You will direct daily operations across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement, with strong leadership to manage large, complex teams and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations or related role.
• Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily manufacturing operations including fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing processes.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and cost targets.
• Monitor plant performance via KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, scrap rates, and on-time delivery.
• Promote safety culture and accountability; ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects, rework, and waste; partner with QA for corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel; establish performance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Standard Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of a fabrication manufacturing facility in Wallingford, CT. You will direct daily operations across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement, with strong leadership to manage large, complex teams and drive profitability.