Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Direct Hire Opportunity
Norwell, MA
Direct Hire | Generous Salary + 10% Bonus | Competitive Benefits
Manpower is proud to partner with a premier manufacturer located in Norwell, MA in their search for an experienced Plant Manager. This is a direct hire opportunity offering a generous starting salary, 10% bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.
We’re looking for a seasoned and versatile operations leader with at least 10 years of industrial manufacturing experience, a strong background in lean manufacturing, team development, and a proven ability to execute strategies that drive operational success.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Oversee all daily plant operations to ensure targets for safety, quality, cost, and production are consistently met.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and coach Supervisors and Team Leads to build and sustain high-performing teams.
• Quality Partnership: Work closely with the Quality team to drive product consistency, reduce defects, and improve overall quality through robust systems and standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion lean manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies to reduce process variation and non-conformance costs.
• Process Efficiency: Drive efficiency and reduce waste through implementation of Lean and other process improvement initiatives.
• Technology Leadership: Lead the 3-year Site Technology Improvement Plan to implement advanced technologies and methodologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Scheduling, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to optimize production flow and meet demand.
• Engineering & Maintenance Oversight: Direct the Maintenance and Process Engineering teams to enhance equipment performance and overall plant reliability.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage the plant budget, monitor KPIs, and implement cost control strategies.
• Reporting & Strategy: Communicate performance, challenges, and strategic plans to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Product Launch Support : Collaborate with Product Marketing, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing to ensure smooth and compliant product launches.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success in team development, coaching, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience managing plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technology upgrades and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Are you Interested?

Stop your job search and apply today! A recruiter will be in touch within 24 hours.

ManpowerGroup recognizes the importance of providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. We are committed to creating a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment by offering equal opportunity to access our services. At ManpowerGroup, we are committed to providing accommodations, and will work with you to meet your needs.