Plant Manager

Our client, a precision metal components manufacturing company, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all operations at its Hazleton, Pennsylvania facility. This role is accountable for production output, quality, safety, and cost performance across multiple shifts.

The Plant Manager leads a team of supervisors, engineers, and production staff. You will set operating targets, manage the plant budget, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing methods. The role reports to the Vice President of Operations.

The facility supplies machined and fabricated parts to customers in the aerospace, medical, and industrial equipment markets. The successful candidate will balance on-time delivery, quality standards, and workforce development while maintaining a strong safety record.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, and shipping
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget and capital expenditure plans
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and cost
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards
• Set production schedules and monitor KPIs including OEE, on-time delivery, and scrap rates
• Hire, coach, and develop supervisors and department leads
• Partner with sales, engineering, and supply chain to meet customer commitments
• Promote a safety-first culture and lead incident investigations and corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• 7 or more years of manufacturing experience, including 3 or more years in plant or operations leadership
• Experience with CNC machining, fabrication, or similar discrete manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems
• Proven ability to manage P&L, budgets, and multi-shift teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production reporting tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Annual performance bonus
• Life and disability insurance
• Relocation assistance available
• Professional development and tuition support