Manufacturing Plant Manager - CT

Job Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations at the site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role owns execution of production, cost, delivery, and safety performance, while aligning with corporate standards across quality, engineering, supply chain, and HR. The Plant Manager drives operational discipline, team performance, and continuous improvement to deliver consistent, predictable results. Company Overview: PTA Plastics, an employee-owned and innovative leader in the plastic injection molding, contract manufacturing and tool-building industry, is looking for a Plant Manager to join our dynamic team. At PTA Plastics, we’re more than just a manufacturer; we partner with Fortune 500 OEMs in the medical device, defense, homeland security, and technology sectors, constantly pushing the boundaries of product development and manufacturing excellence. As an employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in our success, creating a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where innovation thrives. Pay: $150,000 - $190,000 annually Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Site P&L Performance Own site-level financial performance Deliver budgeted profitability, labor efficiency, and cost targets Control overtime, scrap, and operating expenses Production & Operational Execution Lead all day-to-day plant operations Ensure schedule attainment and on-time delivery Drive production efficiency, uptime, and throughput Remove operational roadblocks quickly Lead and resolve customer escalations at the plant level Safety & Compliance Own plant safety performance Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture People Leadership & Culture Lead and develop plant leadership team and floor personnel Drive accountability, performance management, and clear expectations Build a high-performance, no-excuses culture Execution of Corporate Quality Standards Ensure adherence to corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Support and enforce corrective actions Hold production teams accountable for quality at the source Execution of Corporate Engineering Standards Maintain schedule discipline and production alignment with planning Resolve plant-level material and supply issues Support inventory control and flow Cross Functional Alignment Corporate Quality Corporate Engineering Corporate Supply Chain Corporate HR Continuous Improvement Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives Reduce scrap, downtime, and inefficiencies Improve labor utilization and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Qualifications & Requirements: Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required (or equivalent combination of education and experience) 7–10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in injection molding or a similar high-volume, process-driven environment 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing production teams and plant operations Proven track record of delivering results in: Production output and schedule attainment Cost control and labor efficiency Safety and quality performance Experience leading in a metrics-driven environment (OEE, scrap, uptime, etc.) Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste reduction initiatives Experience working within structured corporate environments with cross-functional support (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR) Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes Technical & Industry Knowledge Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production processes, workflow optimization, and plant performance metrics (OEE, uptime, scrap, labor efficiency) Working knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, tooling, and secondary operations (or similar high-volume manufacturing processes) Understanding …

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