Job Description

Job Title: Plant Manager
Pay Rate: $65.00.00-85.00 per hour
Location: Long Island, NY 11530
Area Code: 516, 631
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Full-time, M-F
Employment Type: Contract/Temp to Hire (intent is for our client to hire direct within 6 months)

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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations for a precision machining facility with approximately 70 employees. This contract-to-hire opportunity is responsible for overseeing CNC machining, grinding, production scheduling, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure operational excellence, on-time delivery, and profitability.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong background in precision machining and proven success driving performance, productivity, and team development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead daily manufacturing operations, including CNC turning, milling, grinding, inspection, and secondary processes.
* Drive improvements in on-time delivery, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
* Manage production planning, scheduling, capacity, and resource utilization to meet customer requirements.
* Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including labor efficiency, machine utilization, scrap, rework, and throughput.
* Partner with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support compliance with applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements.
* Manage manufacturing costs, including labor, overtime, tooling, and consumables.
* Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications:
* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
* 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
* 5+ years managing CNC machining operations within a precision manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of CNC turning, milling, grinding, production scheduling, Lean Manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing cost control.
* Proven experience leading teams and driving operational improvements.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
* Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
* Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.

Performance Objectives:
* Improve on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
* Reduce manufacturing lead times.
* Increase labor and machine efficiencies.
* Reduce scrap and rework costs.
* Support profitable growth and operational scalability.

Direct Reports May Include:
* Production Supervisors
* Production Managers
* Planning/Scheduling Personnel
* Maintenance Manager
* Shipping & Receiving Manager