Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager
Location: Rockaway, New Jersey
Plant Operations & Performance

Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility

Ensure timely, cost‑effective production while maintaining high quality standards

Establish and maintain production standards and schedules to meet company and customer requirements

Remove production constraints and allocate human and equipment resources to achieve operational goals

Analyze productivity and efficiency data to improve operational performance and cost effectiveness

Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including:

• Workplace inspections
• Incident investigations
• Employee training and safety communications
• Correction of substandard acts or conditions
• Recognition of safety performance
• Adherence to all legislated safety requirements

Lead and support the Plant Safety Committee and all site-wide safety initiatives

Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency and monitor scrap rates

Identify trends and implement corrective actions to improve quality and reduce waste

Participate in and lead investigations where product quality is in question

Develop and implement procedures to improve quality standards and ensure adherence to all processes

Promote and support a continuous improvement culture across all departments

Actively support Lean Manufacturing, 6‑S, Six Sigma, and other CI initiatives

Encourage participation from all employees in improvement activities

Participate in long‑term planning and departmental scheduling

Establish and manage departmental budgets based on sales forecasts

Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by reviewing P&L and budget performance regularly

Prepare and present production, financial, and operational reports

Train, develop, and build a high‑performing, engaged workforce across all levels of the plant

Provide strong leadership, coaching, and performance management

Foster a positive, accountable, and safety‑focused work environment

Drive alignment with company core values, including valuing people, ethics, safety, and environmental leadership

Coordinate sales order acceptance and plant commitments

Ensure accurate inventory levels and production planning

Build and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships

Conduct all work in accordance with established procedures, policies, and standards

Travel as required to support other Infra Pipes manufacturing facilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish
• Plastic manufacturing experience is considered an asset
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Strong understanding of budgeting, expense management, and basic financial and accounting principles
• Proven leadership, team‑building, and advanced coaching skills
• Demonstrated experience implementing continuous improvement and Lean tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Self‑motivated, decisive, and able to perform effectively under pressure
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and spreadsheet analysis