The Plant Manager serves as the highest authority responsible for daily operations, efficiency, safety, and quality at the Manchester Wire and Cable facility
Job Summary
The Plant Manager serves as the highest authority responsible for daily operations, efficiency, safety, and quality at the Manchester Wire and Cable facility.
This role requires a hands-on leader who drives a safety-first culture while managing P&L responsibilities to meet financial goals and operational KPIs.
The position demands expertise in Lean methodologies, AS9100 standards, and leading complex operations through transformation initiatives within a highly regulated environment.
Matching Summary
The Plant Manager serves as the highest authority responsible for daily operations, efficiency, safety, and quality at the Manchester Wire and Cable facility.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years manufacturing leadership experience
5+ years Plant Manager role experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations
P&L responsibility and financial management
Safety culture champion and compliance
Lean and Kaizen continuous improvement
AS9100 quality system knowledge
Nice-to-have
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Green or Black Belt certification
Aerospace and defense industry background
Digital transformation initiative experience
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Hands-on people-first leadership style
Key Requirements
10+ years progressive leadership in manufacturing
5+ years in Plant Manager or equivalent role
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration
Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
Proven capability to manage budgets and capital expenditures
Strong proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools