Plant Manager - Precision Machining (Aerospace)

Job Description:New Britain, CT | $160,000 - $180,000The OpportunityA 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 RoleHigh-impact leadership position with genuine autonomy to shape operationsStable, established business with a loyal aerospace and space customer baseYour Day-to-DayLead daily operations across a precision machining facility of approximately 70 employeesOwn production scheduling, maintenance, quality systems, and safety complianceDrive key performance metrics including OEE, throughput, on-time delivery, and qualityImplement and sustain Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across the floorPartner with senior leadership on capacity planning, capital expenditure, and workforce developmentIdentify operational bottlenecks and lead data-driven solutions to resolve themEnsure compliance with AS9100 and ISO aerospace standardsSupport hiring, training, and performance management across the operationWhat We're Looking For7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a plant or operations leadership roleBackground in precision machining is required; aerospace or aviation industry experience is required (or closely comparable)Proven experience leading teams of 40 or more peopleHigh-mix, low-volume manufacturing experienceStrong working knowledge of Lean methodologies, production planning, and quality management systemsERP system experience preferredReady 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.Required Skills:• 5S • Production Planning • Support • Capital • Development • Driving • Performance Metrics • Operations • Quality Management • ERP • Daily Operations • Compliance • Ownership • Hiring • Recruiting • Metrics • Performance Management • Continuous Improvement • Manufacturing • Scheduling • Planning • Maintenance • Business • Training • Leadership • Management