Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Precision Manufacturing Bridgewater / Brockton, MA AreaA global engineering and manufacturing organization serving the packaging, paper, textile, and plastics industries is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a critical plant transformation at a 50–70 employee machining facility in the Bridgewater/Brockton area. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a hands-on operational leader who thrives on the production floor, builds strong teams, and drives measurable improvement in culture, accountability, and plant performance.This facility operates in a high-mix, low-volume CNC job shop environment, producing custom-engineered products with demanding delivery and quality expectations. The ideal candidate will be a transformational leader who can strengthen an already capable team, improve execution, and elevate operations toward world-class standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all day-to-day plant operations with direct accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performanceDrive a plant turnaround focused on culture improvement, accountability, and operational disciplineSpend significant time on the production floor coaching supervisors, machinists, and shop personnelImprove on-time delivery, backlog reduction, throughput, and overall equipment utilizationLead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and problem-solving methodologiesPartner with quality teams to address recurring issues through root cause analysis and corrective actionManage shop capacity, labor planning, and workflow to prevent bottlenecks and improve responsivenessDevelop employees through coaching, feedback, training, and performance managementCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, purchasing, finance, and HR to align plant prioritiesBuild and track KPIs tied to operational and financial performanceQualifications10+ years of leadership experience in a CNC machining or job shop manufacturing environmentStrong background leading custom manufacturing operations with multiple product lines or short-run productionProven ability to lead change, improve culture, and develop manufacturing teamsHands-on leadership style with strong floor presenceExperience with ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similarAbility to understand and act on production metrics, financial performance, and operational dataLean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferredBachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be consideredIdeal Candidate ProfileTransformational leader who leads by exampleStrong coach who develops employees and builds accountabilityComfortable making decisions in a fast-paced machining environmentDriven to improve performance while maintaining strong employee engagementWhat’s OfferedCompetitive compensation packageMedical, dental, and vision coverageCompany-paid life and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid holidays, vacation, and sick timeLong-term growth opportunity within a global manufacturing organizationThis is an outstanding opportunity for a plant leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving operational challenges, and creating lasting impact in a precision manufacturing environment.