Plant Manager – Precision Machining

New Britain, CT | $160,000 – $180,000

The Opportunity

A privately held precision machining manufacturer serving aerospace and space customers is looking for a hands-on Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at their ~70-person, ~$40M facility in New Britain, CT. This is a high-impact role with full ownership of production, quality, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement. You'll step into a stable business with a strong aerospace customer base and the authority to drive real operational change.

Why You'll Love This Role

• High-impact leadership position with genuine autonomy to shape operations
• Stable, established business with a loyal aerospace and space customer base

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead daily operations across a precision machining facility of approximately 70 employees
• Own production scheduling, maintenance, quality systems, and safety compliance
• Drive key performance metrics including OEE, throughput, on-time delivery, and quality
• Implement and sustain Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across the floor
• Partner with senior leadership on capacity planning, capital expenditure, and workforce development
• Identify operational bottlenecks and lead data-driven solutions to resolve them
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO aerospace standards
• Support hiring, training, and performance management across the operation

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a plant or operations leadership role
• Background in precision machining is required; aerospace or aviation industry experience is required (or closely comparable)
• Proven experience leading teams of 40 or more people
• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience
• Strong working knowledge of Lean methodologies, production planning, and quality management systems
• ERP system experience preferred

Ready to Apply?

If you're a precision machining leader with aerospace experience and a track record of driving operational results, this role puts you in the driver's seat of a stable, growing facility with real impact from day one. Apply now through Great Bay Staffing to connect with our recruiting team.