Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Growth

Colonial Group; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing operation, overseeing approximately 180 union associates. You will partner with Senior Leadership to shape the business strategy and drive profitable growth while championing LEAN initiatives.

The role focuses on safety, quality, and productivity, with responsibilities for staffing, training, and resolving production issues to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and JD Edwards.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documentation.
• Previous leadership experience in a technical or manufacturing environment is required.
• Extensive Leadership background is highly valued.
• 10 years Needle punch nonwovens experience preferred.
• Plastics extrusion experience and knowledge strongly preferred.
• Capital expenditure and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with Senior Leadership team, participating in overall Business Strategy development
• Drives profitable growth
• Dynamic leader who can act as a change agent on our LEAN journey
• Develops metrics consistent with business performance objectives
• Accountable and responsible for Safety, Quality and Productivity
• Staffing: Hiring/Training/Retention responsibilities
• Troubleshooting equipment and production issues
• Leading departmental meetings and presentations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading technical docs

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Needle punch nonwovens experience 10 years preferred

Plastics extrusion experience

Capital expenditure & project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing operation, overseeing approximately 180 union associates. You will partner with Senior Leadership to shape the business strategy and drive profitable growth while championing LEAN initiatives.

The role focuses on safety, quality, and productivity, with responsibilities for staffing, training, and resolving production issues to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.