Manufacturing Manager - Plastics - Rochester, NH

A well-established industrial manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. The role requires a hands-on leader who can drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop production teams, and optimise manufacturing performance across a dynamic production environment.

Client Details

Our client is a recognized global manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and high-quality engineered products. Serving a diverse customer base across multiple industries, the organization combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.

The company fosters a culture built around safety, collaboration, and accountability. With significant investment in people, technology, and operational excellence initiatives, they offer employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business improvements while advancing their careers within a stable and growing organization.

Description

The Manufacturing Manager will oversee daily production operations, leading teams and resources to ensure world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost management. This individual will partner closely with plant leadership to drive operational excellence, workforce development, and sustainable business improvements while maintaining a highly engaged and accountable culture.

• Lead all manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Develop and mentor production leaders while fostering workforce engagement.
• Implement strategic plans to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Utilise operational metrics and data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing leader with a proven track record of managing production teams in a fast-paced industrial environment. They will possess strong operational acumen, exceptional people leadership skills, and demonstrated success implementing Lean principles to deliver measurable performance improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum seven years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead change, develop talent, and build high-performing teams.
• Experience with ERP systems, production metrics, and data-driven decision-making.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturing organization that values safety, employee development, and operational innovation. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to influence plant performance while benefiting from a comprehensive rewards package and strong career growth potential.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Generous retirement programme with company contribution and immediate vesting.
• Paid holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programmes.

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