Manufacturing Plant Manager - CT

Job Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations at the site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role owns execution of production, cost, delivery, and safety performance, while aligning with corporate standards across quality, engineering, supply chain, and HR. The Plant Manager drives operational discipline, team performance, and continuous improvement to deliver consistent, predictable results.

Company Overview:

PTA Plastics, an employee-owned and innovative leader in the plastic injection molding, contract manufacturing and tool-building industry, is looking for a Plant Manager to join our dynamic team.

At PTA Plastics, we’re more than just a manufacturer; we partner with Fortune 500 OEMs in the medical device, defense, homeland security, and technology sectors, constantly pushing the boundaries of product development and manufacturing excellence. As an employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in our success, creating a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where innovation thrives.

Pay: $150,000 - $190,000 annually

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Site P&L Performance

· Own site-level financial performance

· Deliver budgeted profitability, labor efficiency, and cost targets

· Control overtime, scrap, and operating expenses

Production & Operational Execution

· Lead all day-to-day plant operations

· Ensure schedule attainment and on-time delivery

· Drive production efficiency, uptime, and throughput

· Remove operational roadblocks quickly

· Lead and resolve customer escalations at the plant level

Safety & Compliance

· Own plant safety performance

· Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards

· Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture

People Leadership & Culture

· Lead and develop plant leadership team and floor personnel

· Drive accountability, performance management, and clear expectations

· Build a high-performance, no-excuses culture

Execution of Corporate Quality Standards

· Ensure adherence to corporate Quality Management System (QMS)

· Support and enforce corrective actions

· Hold production teams accountable for quality at the source

Execution of Corporate Engineering Standards

· Maintain schedule discipline and production alignment with planning

· Resolve plant-level material and supply issues

· Support inventory control and flow

Cross Functional Alignment

· Corporate Quality

· Corporate Engineering

· Corporate Supply Chain

· Corporate HR

Continuous Improvement

· Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

· Reduce scrap, downtime, and inefficiencies

· Improve labor utilization and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Qualifications & Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the production floor for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling small tools, machine components, and molds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Good vision and color perception for inspecting parts and identifying any defects or abnormalities.
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments and withstand exposure to noise levels associated with manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to receive, comprehend and utilize required training from OSHA and Company including but not limited to the following:
• Hazard Communication
• Lock Out/Tag Out

ITAR Requirements: To conform to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at PTA Plastics must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance Statement:

PTA Plastics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. As part of this commitment, PTA Plastics complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Connecticut’s Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA), which prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in hiring, job assignments, promotions, compensation, benefits, training, and other aspects of employment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of this position, please contact HR@ptaplastics.com. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 7–10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in injection molding or a similar high-volume, process-driven environment
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing production teams and plant operations
• Proven track record of delivering results in:
  • Production output and schedule attainment
  • Cost control and labor efficiency
  • Safety and quality performance
• Experience leading in a metrics-driven environment (OEE, scrap, uptime, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste reduction initiatives
• Experience working within structured corporate environments with cross-functional support (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR)
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes