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Plant Manager

Guilford, CT, USA

Job ID

8036

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

Industry

Print

Date Posted

October 31, 2025

Date of Expiry

November 20, 2025

About the Role

The Plant Manager will oversee the daily operations of our printing facility, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and quality across all production lines. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep experience in flexographic, gravure, and rotary letterpress printing, and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Activities

  • Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.

  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

  • Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to implement new technologies and custom machinery.

  • Monitor KPIs and production metrics to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Manage staffing, training, and development of production personnel.

  • Oversee inventory management, procurement of raw materials, and waste recycling processes.

  • Maintain high standards of quality control and ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Support strategic initiatives, including facility expansion and new product launches.

Preferred Skills

  • Proven leadership in high-security printing and RFID integration is a plus.

  • Experience with custom-built machinery and engineered manufacturing solutions.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (MBA preferred).

  • 7+ years of experience in plant management within the printing or packaging industry.

  • Strong knowledge of flexo, gravure, and rotary letterpress printing technologies.

About Us

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.    


TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.    
   
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.    

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