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Plant Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 115k/year - Hanover, NJ

• Our client, a distribution center specializing in metal products and serving industries such as defense, construction, aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, is seeking a Plant Manager to manage and develop production processes, while leading supervisors and overseeing production staff.
• The Plant Manager will prioritize production safety, oversee operations, and ensure ongoing training and development for the entire production workforce, while also managing the recruitment, orientation, and training of new hires.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements production plans and schedules, exceeding production goals and optimizing workflow.
• Promotes a safety-first culture, striving for an injury-free work environment and ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates across departments to ensure efficient production and on-time delivery.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and retains production staff, leading an ongoing world-class orientation and development program.
• Focuses on improving manpower utilization to align with production processes and drive revenue growth.
• Oversees receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming materials, ensuring quality control and timely processing.
• Manages inventory control, material staging, and preparation for shipments and scrap processing.
• Develops production tracking and quality control systems to monitor production quality and capacity utilization.
• Ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and all company policies, including safety regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintains and develops knowledge and skills to optimize production performance.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to the company’s Code of Conduct and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in production/manufacturing, preferably in metals industry
• Strong knowledge of safety systems, with completion of OSHA 30-hour and Accident Investigation certifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 100k - 115k/year range
• Generous comprehensive benefits package

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