Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPath to executive leadership overseeing an entire manufacturing operationLead a large-scale industrial manufacturing facilityAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established, manufacturing organization with decades of success supporting leading customers in highly technical industries. As part of a larger manufacturing group, the business combines the stability, resources, and investment of a global organization with the culture and accessibility of a locally managed operation. The organization has built a reputation for promoting talent from within and developing future leaders. Employees are attracted to the collaborative culture, strong leadership team, ongoing operational investments, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business performance.Job DescriptionLead all day-to-day operations for a high-volume industrial manufacturing facility.Manage production, planning, facilities, manufacturing engineering coordination, and overall operational performance.Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity initiatives across the site.Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a team of approximately 5-7 direct reports.Partner closely with the Director of Engineering to ensure alignment between operational and technical objectives.Develop and execute strategies to improve throughput, efficiency, utilization, and customer satisfaction.Establish and monitor key performance indicators to achieve operational goals.Create a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.Lead workforce planning initiatives to support current production demands and future growth.Collaborate with corporate leadership to establish long-term operational strategies and capital investment plans.Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities throughout the facility.Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.Support succession planning and leadership development throughout the organization.Oversee facility operations across multiple shifts while maintaining production targets and operational excellence.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline preferred.Progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, plant management, or production environments.Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and develop front-line and mid-level leaders.Experience managing multiple operational functions including production, planning, facilities, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, KPI management, and operational excellence methodologies.Proven ability to drive productivity improvements while maintaining quality and customer service standards.Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple shifts and high customer expectations.Ambitious, hands-on leadership style with the potential to grow into broader executive responsibilities.Ability to build relationships, influence change, and create alignment across departments.What's on OfferBase salary of approximately $180,000.Target bonus opportunity of 15-20%.Highly visible leadership role with responsibility for an entire manufacturing facility.Clearly defined succession opportunity with potential advancement into executive-level leadership.Opportunity to lead a site of approximately 400 employees.Direct influence over operational strategy, performance, and future growth initiatives.Partner with an experienced and highly regarded engineering leadership team.Strong organizational stability supported by a successful family-owned culture and larger corporate backing.Opportunity to implement operational improvements and leave a lasting impact on the business.Collaborative leadership team committed to employee development and continuous improvement.Long-term career growth potential within a multi-site manufacturing organization.ContactDelaney SandnerQuote job refJN-092026-7112512Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorProduction, ManufacturingIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereGrotonContract TypePermanentConsultant nameDelaney SandnerJob ReferenceJN-092026-7112512
