Plant Manager

A precision manufacturing facility in the Three Rivers area is seeking a Plant Manager (GM) to lead a ~47-person operation through its next phase of operational excellence and significant growth. The site has a strong, long-tenured team and has recently advanced through major quality and cultural improvements. With new aerospace and automotive programs ramping up, the facility is positioned for substantial volume increases in 2026 and beyond.

What You'll Lead

• Full P&L ownership for a ~47-employee precision manufacturing operation
• Daily leadership of production, quality, supply chain, scheduling, and administrative functions
• Oversight of quotation review, costing, and the internal sales/operations handoff (not a customer-facing sales role)
• Advancement of the site's Lean production system, including disciplined use of visual management, gemba walks, standard work, 5S, and problem-solving practices
• Development and mentorship of a strong, stable, and long-tenured team
• Execution of planned aerospace and automotive volume ramp-ups
• Driving cultural alignment, credibility, and consistent leadership in a traditional machine-shop environment

Must-Have Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment—machining not required
• Hands-on Lean implementation experience (SQDC boards, gemba walks, layered audits, standard work, 5S, structured problem solving)
• Demonstrated success driving cultural change and gaining buy-in from long-tenured teams
• Full P&L ownership
  or
  experience operating as a true #2 ready for the top seat
• Direct, clear leadership presence with strong communication and follow-through
• Comfort owning the internal commercial process (quotation through execution)
• Stable career progression and strong professional integrity

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Background in plastics, machining, metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, or other discrete/serial production settings
• Experience scaling operations through significant volume growth
• Formal Lean/Six Sigma training or certifications
• Exposure to precision machining environments (helpful but not required)
• Experience with aerospace/defense quality systems (AS9100, ITAR, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required