Plant Manager Job at Gallin Associates, Meriden, CT

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  • Gallin Associates
  • Meriden, CT

Job Description

Our client is looking for a hands-on and people-driven leader to oversee daily operations at a continuous manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team development, and process management capabilities, with a proven ability to maintain high standards for safety, quality, output, and employee engagement. This is a high-visibility role that will serve as a critical link between production teams and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations in a continuous production environment.

  • Oversee and coach production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees across multiple shifts.

  • Maintain seamless communication and coordination between crews through structured handoffs, daily briefings, and shift accountability.

  • Partner with quality, maintenance, safety, and logistics teams to achieve production and performance goals.

  • Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant with all company and regulatory standards.

  • Support capital improvement projects and vendor management in coordination with executive leadership.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, scrap reduction, quality, and throughput.

  • Manage labor planning, scheduling, and overtime to ensure consistent coverage and productivity.

  • Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture across all shifts.

  • Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.

  • Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, including off-hours visits when needed to support shift employees.

Team Building & Culture

  • Promote a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and employee recognition.

  • Implement training and mentorship programs that drive consistent performance across crews.

  • Strengthen employee retention through transparency, trust, and a shared sense of purpose.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of plant or operations management experience within manufacturing; experience in plastics and extrusion is preferred.

  • Proven experience leading multi-shift operations with strong people leadership and cultural impact.

  • Demonstrated success improving performance through Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

  • Strong floor presence with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire teams.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Hands-on leadership style balanced with strategic oversight and decision-making ability.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, All shifts, Shift work,

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