Plant Manager – Precision Machining (Aerospace)

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New Britain, CT | $160,000 – $180,000 The Opportunity A privately held precision machining manufacturer serving aerospace and space customers is looking for a hands-on Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at their ~70-person, ~$40M facility in New Britain, CT. This is a high-impact role with full ownership of production, quality, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement. You'll step into a stable business with a strong aerospace customer base and the authority to drive real operational change. Why You'll Love This Role High-impact leadership position with genuine autonomy to shape operations Stable, established business with a loyal aerospace and space customer base Your Day-to-Day Lead daily operations across a precision machining facility of approximately 70 employees Own production scheduling, maintenance, quality systems, and safety compliance Drive key performance metrics including OEE, throughput, on-time delivery, and quality Implement and sustain Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across the floor Partner with senior leadership on capacity planning, capital expenditure, and workforce development Identify operational bottlenecks and lead data-driven solutions to resolve them Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO aerospace standards Support hiring, training, and performance management across the operation What We're Looking For 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a plant or operations leadership role Background in precision machining is required; aerospace or aviation industry experience is required (or closely comparable) Proven experience leading teams of 40 or more people High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience Strong working knowledge of Lean methodologies, production planning, and quality management systems ERP system experience preferred Ready to Apply? If you're a precision machining leader with aerospace experience and a track record of driving operational results, this role puts you in the driver's seat of a stable, growing facility with real impact from day one. Apply now through Great Bay Staffing to connect with our recruiting team.

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