Plant Manager

Plant Manager | Wayne, NJ $65,000 $85,000

About the Role

This is the person who owns the floor. The Plant Manager keeps production moving building the schedules, leading the team through them, and stepping in the moment something stalls. Manufacturing experience is a plus, not a prerequisite; proven leadership under pressure is what the role is built around.

Key Responsibilities

Floor Operations

Oversee daily operations on the plant floor

Monitor performance output, downtime, and quality and address issues as they arise

Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance with technicians and vendors as needed

Scheduling & Staffing

Build and manage schedules to keep production on track

Manage staffing levels and shift coverage

Assign tasks and cover shifts as needs shift throughout the day

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and manage the floor team, keeping morale high

Ensure the team follows safety practices and company procedures

Communicate across departments to keep everything running smoothly

Qualifications

Prior experience managing a team in a fast-paced operational setting

Comfortable creating and adjusting schedules

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet

Confident communicator who can motivate and lead a team

Willing to learn the manufacturing-specific side of the role training provided

Reliable, hands-on, and ready to jump in when something needs attention

Interested? Send your resume to: [email protected]