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Plant Manager

Guilford, CT,

Job ID

8036

Opening Type

Existing Vacancy

Workspace

On-Site

Industry

Date Posted

Print

October 31, 2025

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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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