Plant Manager

The Plant Manager oversees all daily operations of the sheet metal manufacturing facility, ensuring production efficiency, quality output, workforce management, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This leadership role is responsible for driving continuous improvement, meeting production goals, and maintaining a positive, high-performing work culture.

• Strategic management of the production, quality, shipping, receiving, inventory, and facility management functions in a metal fabrication and assembly environment.
• Coordination of product manufacturing with European and US Production Managers.
• Implementation of lean manufacturing practices and efficiency measures.
• Development of manufacturing reporting and analyses systems.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and operational delays.
• Coordination and oversight with non-US facilities to develop operational and production processes to produce economies of scale.
• Implementation of productivity/quality metrics designed to minimize costs and enhance efficiency; develop and revise standard operational and working practices to maximize efficiency.
• OSHA compliance.
• Improvement of quality by researching best practices and identifying new/needed skills, processes, or methods.
• Regular adherence to performance of applicable procedures in the Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety standards (OHSAS); ensuring processes remain sustainable, suitable, and effective in relation to position.
• Continuous assessment of opportunities for improvement and any needed changes to management systems.
• Embrace and support the 5 Core Values of Customer Focus, Talent, Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity.
• Work with Quality, Environmental, H&S employees to ensure and maintain compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards of Quality.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

• 10 to 15 years of progressive operational, analytical, and managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in sheet metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with international manufacturing standards as well as some hands-on experience with metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, MBA desirable (with solid academic standing).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, welding, and powder coating (Amada press brake, punch, and laser machines required).
• Proven track record in the management of company operations, finance, and quality assurance.
• ISO 9001 experience with process documentation and system audits.
• Strong computer skills. Physical Demands

• Metal processing
• Leadership
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Ethics
• Strategic Thought
• Product Expertise

Join our team in Kearny, NJ, a vibrant location offering a rich industrial heritage and a community-focused environment. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within our dynamic manufacturing facility.