Engineering Manager - Plastics - Barrington, NH

This Manufacturing Manager position is responsible for leading daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved across a manufacturing facility. The role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop and mentor teams, optimize workforce utilization, and support strategic operational goals.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer known for producing innovative engineered products used across a variety of consumer and industrial applications. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, employee development, workplace safety, and continuous improvement, the company offers a collaborative environment where leaders can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Description

The Manufacturing Manager will oversee day-to-day production operations, leading teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. This individual will be responsible for workforce planning, employee development, continuous improvement initiatives, and driving operational performance through the use of data, lean manufacturing principles, and strategic execution.

The role partners closely with plant leadership to ensure manufacturing processes remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

• Lead manufacturing personnel and resources to meet production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, cross-functional collaboration, and succession planning.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader with experience managing operations in a fast-paced production environment. They possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills, along with a track record of driving operational excellence, developing teams, and implementing sustainable process improvements.

• B.S. in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with expertise in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, productivity, quality, and operational performance through data-driven decision making.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable and highly respected manufacturer that invests in its people, processes, and technology. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and the chance to influence operational strategy while leading a high-performing manufacturing team.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Generous PTO package, paid holidays, parental leave, and tuition assistance.
• 401(k) program with immediate vesting and strong company contribution.

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