Manufacturing Site Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - NJ

Metuchen, New Jersey Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
This role owns end-to-end site performance, acting as the senior leader across operations, production, quality, and support functions. It combines strategic planning with a strong floor presence to improve efficiency, safety, and financial outcomes while guiding teams through transformation.
  • Lead a full manufacturing site with real authority to drive change and results.
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

About Our Client

My client is a global manufacturer supporting highly regulated and time‑sensitive industries. It designs and produces temperature controlled solutions that protect product integrity during distribution. The business operates in a fast‑paced, operationally complex environment. Quality, safety, and compliance are core values. Continuous improvement and accountability are strongly emphasized. Leadership is expected to be visible, decisive, and collaborative.

Job Description

  • Lead all manufacturing site operations with full responsibility for performance and execution
  • Serve as the primary site leader and point of contact with senior leadership
  • Oversee production, engineering, maintenance, quality, finance, and administrative functions
  • Drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and asset utilization initiatives
  • Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met
  • Manage budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation
  • Champion continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment

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 Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline, or equivalent manufacturing experience
  • Extensive experience leading manufacturing plant operations
  • Previous P&L responsiblity
  • Proven ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams in an industrial environment
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and maintenance practices
  • Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality systems
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to troubleshoot on the floor



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Disability and life insurance options
  • Additional benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and commuting



Contact
Connor Colombo
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6995250

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Metuchen
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Connor Colombo
Job Reference
JN-042026-6995250