Plant Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Quality

Scapa Tapes North America; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scapa Tapes North America in Windsor, CT seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead site teams and drive safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations. You will oversee EHS, manufacturing, and financial forecasting, reporting to the Regional Director of Operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing assets, managing budgets, and developing HR plans while partnering with Commercial teams to meet customer specs and drive shareholder value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, science or engineering.
• 10+ years of operations management in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QMS/ISO and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations to meet safety, quality and performance targets.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting for the Windsor site.
• Develop and execute cost control and inventory strategies across multiple plants.
• Provide leadership for HR, manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship at site level.
• Collaborate with Commercial Team to grow customer relationships and orders.
• Deliver continuous improvement using Lean methods and Six Sigma where applicable.
• Oversee risk management and track action closure with Sr. Management.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Entrepreneurial mindset

Interpersonal skills

10+ years operations management

QMS ISO FDA knowledge

Facilities management

Cost & inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Education

MBA or similar degree

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering/Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Job description

Scapa Tapes North America in Windsor, CT seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead site teams and drive safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations. You will oversee EHS, manufacturing, and financial forecasting, reporting to the Regional Director of Operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing assets, managing budgets, and developing HR plans while partnering with Commercial teams to meet customer specs and drive shareholder value.