Plant Manager - We are hiring!!

Plant ManagerNew Britain, Connecticut, USA160000-180000Job DescriptionPlant ManagerPrivately held precision machining manufacturer (~70 employees; ~$40M revenue) supporting aerospace and space customers with complex, tight-tolerance components. Hands-on Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations. Full ownership of production, planning, maintenance, quality, safety, and continuous improvementResponsibilitiesLead daily operations across a ~70-person machining facilityManage production, scheduling, maintenance, quality, and safetyDrive KPIs including OEE, throughput, quality, and on-time deliveryImplement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiativesPartner with leadership on capacity planning, capex, and workforce planningIdentify bottlenecks and drive data-based improvementsEnsure compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO)Support hiring, training, and performance managementQualifications7+ years manufacturing leadership, including 3+ years plant or operations leadershipPrecision machining required; aerospace & aviation required or similarMust have led teams of 40+ peopleHigh-mix, low-volume experienceStrong Lean, planning, and quality systems knowledgeERP experience preferred Why is This a Great Opportunity Why this roleHigh-impact leadership role with ability to drive changeStable business with strong aerospace customer baseOpportunity to modernize operations and improve performance