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Plant Operations Manager

CapstoneONE Search
Morristown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

We are representing a globally recognized FORTUNE 500 industrial manufacturing organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager due to a recently announced retirement. This role will be responsible for leading a 1,200 employee, $1B operation while working to implement world class processes in an effort to improve plant KPI's and deliverables.


POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Reporting to the General Manager, this candidate will lead (6) direct reports within a continuous manufacturing environment.
  • Complete ownership over meeting manufacturing deliverables and budget.
  • Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.
  • Establish Production KPI's, and deliverables
  • Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
  • Direct department process improvements and corrective actions.
  • Provide key input into the development of the department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support the department business plan goals.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration
  • Candidate should have at least 5 years of Production/Operations Leadership experience within manufacturing environment.
  • Candidate should be well versed in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Continuous Improvement with strong approach to problem solving
  • Metals manufacturing experienced preferred

Salary : $180,000 - $210,000

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