Strategic Plant Operations Leader

Brentwood Industries, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K w/employer match

Job summary

Brentwood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager in Reading, PA to lead the site with a focus on operational performance, efficiency, and strategic execution.

You will head the manufacturing teams and drive a scalable, compliant environment aligned with industry quality systems. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 15+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years in management, and plastics manufacturing experience in medical or transportation sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing systems with at least 5 years in a management role.
• At least 5 years of plastics manufacturing experience in medical or transportation industries.
• Basic experience with manufacturing analysis tools (ERP/MRP).
• Experience with industry-recognized quality systems (cGMP, ISO9001, ISO14001, TS16949, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, leadership, and direction to manufacturing departments.
• Foster a customer-centric manufacturing organization.
• Act as a change agent and thought leader, building a culture of safety, inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee hiring, training and development for all site manufacturing personnel.
• Provide managerial expertise and effective problem-solving techniques to resolve business and manufacturing issues.
• Set, monitor, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers and internal stakeholders to support customer and business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

LEAN Manufacturing

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Brentwood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager in Reading, PA to lead the site with a focus on operational performance, efficiency, and strategic execution.

You will head the manufacturing teams and drive a scalable, compliant environment aligned with industry quality systems. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 15+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years in management, and plastics manufacturing experience in medical or transportation sectors.