Plant Production Manager

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO days

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Onsite gym

Employee assistance program

Onsite gym

401k plan

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is assisting in the search for a hands-on Plant Production Manager to lead all production operations in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, oversee production performance, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include managing a team, coordinating daily operations, and maintaining production documentation. The position offers competitive benefits including paid holidays and a comprehensive healthcare package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience, including 1+ year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, equipment, safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, FDA), and quality control.
• Valid driver’s license; required to have applicable OSHA, DOT, and FDA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and coordinate daily production operations to meet cost, quality, safety, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Oversee production scheduling, inventory needs, staffing, and workflow to ensure timely order fulfillment without delays.
• Hire, train, and develop a cohesive, high-performing team; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, daily fill logs, certifications, and regulatory records.
• Monitor and enforce product quality and gas purity standards.
• Coordinate cylinder testing, shipping, maintenance, and equipment replacement.
• Serve as backup for Lab Technician and Dispatcher; assist with cylinder filling and deliveries as needed.
• Maintain and update ISO policies, procedures, and process documents.
• Manage supply levels, spare parts, and equipment repairs.
• Oversee plant assets and monthly production (approx. 30,000 cylinders).

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer orientation

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanics, Plumbing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a hands‑on Plant Production Manager to lead all production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant fulfillment of gas orders (industrial, medical, laboratory, and specialty gases). This role drives production performance, leads a high‑performing team of nine employees, oversees quality and regulatory standards, and ensures smooth day‑to‑day plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and coordinate daily production operations to meet cost, quality, safety, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Oversee production scheduling, inventory needs, staffing, and workflow to ensure timely order fulfillment without delays or backorders.
• Hire, train, and develop a cohesive, high‑performing team; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, daily fill logs, certifications, and regulatory records.
• Monitor and enforce product quality and gas purity standards.
• Coordinate cylinder testing, shipping, maintenance, and equipment replacement.
• Serve as backup for Lab Technician and Dispatcher; assist with cylinder filling and deliveries as needed.
• Maintain and update ISO policies, procedures, and process documents.
• Manage supply levels, spare parts, and equipment repairs.
• Oversee plant assets and monthly production (approx. 30,000 cylinders).

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanics, Plumbing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience, including 1+ year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, equipment, safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, FDA), and quality control.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license; required to have applicable OSHA, DOT, and FDA certifications.
• Leadership skills: the ability to provide direction, set goals, give feedback and identify opportunities for development.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.
• The ability to convey information clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Dependable. Strong customer orientation.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Mix of office and plant floor exposure (noise, fumes, temperature extremes, industrial equipment).
• Six‑day operational schedule; rotating Saturday schedule when needed.
• On‑call availability 7 days per week for hospital service needs.

Benefit offerings

For full‑time employment include 10 paid Holidays, and 15 PTO days, prorated based on hire date within the calendar year. Also included: Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance program, onsite gym, and a 401k plan.

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