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Manufacturing Operations Leader

Job in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06720, USA
Listing for: Colonial Staffing Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 115000 - 135000 USD Yearly USD 115000.00 135000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Manufacturing Operations Leader - $115-$135K+

Manufacturing Operations Leader

Location: Greater Waterbury, CT Area

Compensation: $115,000-$135,000 + Bonus

A growing manufacturer is seeking a hands‑on operations leader to oversee a high‑volume production area and drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

This role is ideal for a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Manufacturing Engineering Manager who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and leading operational change.

Responsibilities
  • Lead daily manufacturing operations and production performance
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop supervisors, operators, and support staff through coaching and accountability
  • Improve throughput, labor efficiency, quality, OEE, and overall operational performance
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to meet production goals
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts
  • Manage budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and capital improvement projects
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
  • Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
  • Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
  • Experience in plastics, injection molding, packaging, consumer products, medical device, assembly, or similar manufacturing environments preferred
Compensation
  • $115,000-$135,000 base salary
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Excellent benefits package
  • 401(k) match
  • PTO and paid holidays

If interested, please send your resume, contact information, and availability for a brief phone call to discuss company and position specifics.

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